upswept

[ uhp-swept ]

adjective

1. curved or sloped upward:

   upswept automobile fenders.

2. combed or brushed upward to the top of the head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upswept¹

First recorded in 1785–95; past participle of upsweep

Example Sentences

An upswept arrangement which brought out the bone structure of her face rather well but didn't do much else for her.

From Project Gutenberg

Table knife, iron, with incomplete blade originally with upswept and rounded end, but seemingly used after the end was lost.

From Project Gutenberg