incurvate

/ɪnˈkɜrveɪt/
adjective
  1. Curved inward or bent into a curved shape.
    • The artist sculpted an incurvate form that seemed to embrace the space around it.
    • The incurvate blade of the ancient knife was designed for slicing.
    • The incurvate petals of the orchid gave it a delicate appearance.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To bend or curve inward.
    • The dancer's spine seemed to incurvate gracefully during the movement.
    • The heat caused the metal rod to incurvate slightly.
    • As the leaf dried, its edges began to incurvate.
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