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ear-shaped

ear-shaped

1 4.6
A thing that looks like the outer part of an ear
  • adjective
  • /ɪr-ʃeɪpt/
translation icon : en forma de oreja
  • The ear-shaped leaves of the plant are quite unique.

Examples

  • They served the soup in charming, ear-shaped bowls at the restaurant.

  • The unusual leaf was ear-shaped, with a distinct curved edge.

  • The artist carved an ear-shaped pendant out of silver.

  • I found an ear-shaped rock on the beach.

  • The vase has an ear-shaped design that adds a unique touch to the room.

  • She wore a necklace that featured an ear-shaped pendant, which caught everyone's attention.

  • The sculpture was crafted to resemble an ear-shaped figure, symbolizing listening and empathy.

Synonyms

auricular
vsear-shaped
  • Specialized
1 8.8

Relating to the ear or to hearing

focuses only on shape not on hearing or ear function
earlike
vsear-shaped
5.8

Has the shape of an ear

is written as a hyphenated compound rather than one word
ear-like
vsear-shaped
5.1

Having a small curved shape like an ear

is expressed using a different compound form instead of this wording
auriform
vsear-shaped
  • Specialized
9.9

Shaped like an ear

is the compound expression focusing on outline rather than the one word
auriculated
vsear-shaped
  • Specialized
9.9

Having ear-shaped parts on leaves or petals

refers to overall outline rather than to specific parts that resemble an ear

Surface Forms

ear-shaped positive

Morphology

ear-shaped = ear + shape (transparent) = ear + shape

The adjective is transparently built from 'ear' + 'shaped', meaning shaped like an ear.

Etymology

The word ear-shaped joins ear, the body part, and -shaped, which means 'having the shape of'. So something ear-shaped looks like an ear, often with a curved, round edge.