upturned

[uhp-turnd, uhp-turnd]

adjective

1. turned or directed upward.

   upturned eyes.

2. turned over; upside down.

   an upturned canoe.

3. having a turned-up end.

   an upturned nose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upturned¹

First recorded in 1585–95; up- + turn + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Still, it’s nice to have a sweeping view of the first film’s prosthetic makeup: the Cowardly Lion’s upturned nostrils, the Scarecrow’s baggy jowls, the real horses painted purple and red with Jell-O.

From Los Angeles Times

But for those living in Beijing, the parade has upturned life.

From BBC

A 10-year-old boy was rescued after being trapped in an air pocket in the upturned hull, local media say.

From BBC

At low tide, the sea is not visible beyond the expanse of grassland, but the area is littered with driftwood, some plastic waste and there is even a small, upturned boat nearby.

From BBC

In his case, he had an upturned neck guard.

From BBC

Related Words

• upside-down