← BackshareGuessaduncate/əˈdʌŋkeɪt/adjectiveHooked or curved inward; shaped like a hook.The ancient sword had an aduncate tip, designed for hooking an opponent's weapon.The bird's aduncate talons were strong and sharp.The aduncate petals of the orchid gave it an exotic look.SynonymshookedcurvedAntonymsstraight