Definition

1. Noun:
   • A molding with an S-shaped profile: An architectural molding that, when viewed in cross-section, has a continuous double curve. The curve resembles the letter "S', with a convex (curving outward) arc at the top transitioning into a concave (curving inward) arc at the bottom.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The picture frame was decorated with a delicate ogee.
  • The architect specified an ogee for the crown molding to add a classical detail.
  • In Gothic architecture, an ogee arch is formed by two of these S-shaped curves.

Advanced Usage

• "Ogee arch": A distinct type of arch formed by two ogee curves meeting at the apex. It is a common feature in late Gothic architecture.
  • The cathedral's doorway was topped by a beautifully carved ogee arch.

Variants and Related Words

• Ogee molding (n): Another term for an ogee, specifically emphasizing its use as a decorative strip.
  • The cabinet was finished with ogee molding along the edges.

Synonyms

• Cyma reversa: A more technical architectural term for an ogee molding, where the convex curve is above the concave curve.
• S-curve: A general descriptive term for any S-shaped form.

Antonyms

• Cyma recta: An architectural molding with an S-shaped profile where the concave curve is above the convex curve (the reverse of an ogee).

Noun

1. a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below