upswept

adjective

up·​swept ˈəp-ˌswept 

: swept upward

especially : brushed up to the top of the head

upswept hair

Examples of upswept in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Traitors star's upswept bleach-blonde bob put her dramatic glam on full display. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 May 2026

The design features a bold, upswept sunglass in a dark mahogany shade with true brown lenses, paired with universal-fitting nose pads. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025

Brittany finished out the look with Chanel loafers, ankle socks and a Chanel logo necklace, plus hexagonal sunglasses to compliment her upswept hair. — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024

One nagging problem that the Globemaster shares with the Lockheed C-130 Hercules is its rear section, which is marked by an upswept rear when the cargo door is raised. — David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upswept

• accept
• adept
• except
• inept
• precept
• sidestepped
• transept
• windswept
• crept
• kept
• leaped
• leapt

Kids Definition

upswept

adjective

up·​swept ˈəp-ˌswept 

: swept upward

an upswept hairdo