Synonyms for arcuate

Most common

curved · arched · arching · arced

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   curved into the shape of a bow.

Related words

Other spellings

arcuated

Example sentences

• curved A second later his lips curved in a malicious smile.
• arched The cat arched its back and stretched itself.
• arching She stretched by arching her back.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

bowed¹, arced

6 letters

curved¹, arched¹

7 letters

arching²

8 letters

arciform, arquated

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arching² = 2 syllables).