shaped

/ʃeipt/
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shaped

The children play on a square-shaped playing field.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a particular shape or form: Describes something that has been given a specific form or outline.
    • Fashioned or formed: Describes something that has been molded, crafted, or adapted to a particular shape or purpose.
Usage
  • Used to describe the physical form of an object.
  • Often follows a noun or adverb that specifies the type of shape (e.g., pear-shaped, L-shaped).
  • Can describe something that has been intentionally formed or influenced.
Examples
  • The artist worked with pieces of glass to create the mosaic.
  • The garden features a beautifully topiary.
  • Her career was by her early experiences.
  • The data is presented in a bell- curve.
Advanced Usage
  • "shaped by": Influenced or formed by something.
    • His worldview was profoundly shaped by his travels.
  • "shaped like": Having a form similar to something else.
    • The cloud was shaped like a dragon.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shape (n/v): The external form or contour of an object; to give form to.
    • Noun: The shape of the vase was elegant.
    • Verb: He used his hands to shape the clay.
  • Shapely (adj): Having an attractive or pleasing shape.
    • She has shapely legs.
  • Shapeless (adj): Lacking a definite or attractive shape.
    • He wore a shapeless old sweater.
Synonyms
  • Formed: Given a structure or shape.
  • Molded: Shaped in a mold or given form.
  • Contoured: Shaped to follow the contours of something.
  • Fashioned: Made into a particular form.
Antonyms
  • Shapeless: Lacking a definite shape.
  • Amorphous: Without a clearly defined shape or form.
  • Formless: Lacking a distinct structure.
Phrases and Collocations
  • Well-shaped: Having a good or attractive form.
    • He has well-shaped features.
  • Oddly-shaped: Having a strange or unusual form.
    • The room was oddly-shaped and difficult to furnish.
  • Pre-shaped: Already formed into a specific shape before use.
    • The kit includes pre-shaped wooden pieces.
shaped

The children play on a square-shaped playing field.

Adjective
  1. having the shape of
    • a square shaped playing field
  2. shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
    • a shaped handgrip
    • the molded steel plates
    • the wrought silver bracelet