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round-backed

round-backed

5.9
Having a rounded back and shoulders, not straight
  • adjective
  • /ˈraʊndˌbækt/
translation icon : con la espalda redondeada
  • The statue, depicting a round-backed monk, stood quietly in the garden.

Examples

  • The elderly man walked slowly, his round-backed figure stooped with age.

  • A round-backed chair offers extra support for the spine and shoulders.

  • The round-backed chair was surprisingly comfortable.

  • She prefers round-backed sofas for their cozy look.

  • The round-backed sofa fit perfectly against the wall in the cozy living room.

  • She noticed the round-backed man struggling to lift the heavy box.

  • The antique shop had a beautiful collection of round-backed chairs that caught my eye.

Synonyms

hunched
vsround-backed
1 4.1

Having a rounded back and shoulders because you bend forward

covers standing posture specifically rather than highlighting sitting positions
round-shouldered
vsround-backed
1 4.8

Having shoulders and upper back bent forward instead of standing straight

describes curvature of the whole back including shoulders rather than only upper part
stooped
vsround-backed
4.7

A person with a curved back and shoulders that lean forward when standing or walking

refers to rounded back and shoulders but focuses on posture, not action
stooping
vsround-backed
4.8

A person with a bent back and shoulders who does not stand straight

means the same posture but used to describe ongoing motion or state

Antonyms

straight-backed
3 5.1

Having a straight, upright back like some chairs or people

How Rounded

stooped
4.7
round-backed
5.9

Surface Forms

round-backed positive

Morphology

round-backed = round + back (transparent) = round + back

Clear compound of 'round' + 'back' describing a rounded back; meaning is directly derivable by learners who know the base words.

Etymology

The word round-backed comes from the simple parts round ('curved') and back ('the rear of the body'), so it describes someone or something whose back and shoulders are curved instead of straight. A helpful image is a small hill or a turtle shell to remember that curved shape.