English Synonym Finder

concave

Definitions

Having an outline or surface that curves inward like the interior of a circle or sphere.

Hollowed out or arched inward.

Examples

The lens of the telescope is concave, which helps to focus the incoming light.

The bowl has a distinct concave shape that makes it perfect for holding soup.

As the ground subsided, it formed a large concave depression in the middle of the field.

Synonyms

dented depressed hollow sunken caved-in scooped indented

Antonyms

convex bulging protruding raised arched domed projecting