shaped

English

Etymology

From Middle English schaped, ischaped, equivalent to shape + -ed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃeɪpt/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪpt
  • Hyphenation: shaped

Adjective

shaped (comparative more shaped, superlative most shaped)

  1. Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.
    The shaped sides of the wardrobe give it a more attractive appearance.
  2. (in compound terms) Having a particular shape (sharing the appearance of something in space, especially its outline – often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure)
  3. (in compound terms) Designed for a particular person or thing.
    a God-shaped hole in one's heart

Synonyms

(having a particular shape):

Derived terms

Translations

Verb

shaped

  1. simple past and past participle of shape

Anagrams

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