upswept

adjective

up·swept | \ ˈəp-ˌswept

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Definition of upswept

: 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 upswept beltline that carries over from the EV with the new face does kind of give this the look of a baby Blazer. — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, "2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, A Bit More Of Everything But Range," 1 Mar. 2021 The upswept shape of their metallic accent strip means there are three button designs where other companies would make do with one. — Jared Gall, Car and Driver, "Starter Sports Sedan Rivalry: Alfa vs. BMW vs. Genesis vs. Volvo," 24 Jan. 2020 The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Volvo loads up XC40 compact SUV with nifty features," 8 June 2018 The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "2019 Volvo XC40 SUV has wireless phone charging, carryout bag hook," 23 May 2018 The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Volvo loads up XC40 compact SUV with nifty features," 8 June 2018 The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Volvo loads up XC40 compact SUV with nifty features," 8 June 2018 The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Volvo loads up XC40 compact SUV with nifty features," 8 June 2018 The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Volvo loads up XC40 compact SUV with nifty features," 8 June 2018

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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswept. Accessed 14 May. 2021.

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upswept

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of upswept

: directed upward in a curved shape

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