CUPPY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cuppy

adjective

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as in cupped

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Recent Examples of cuppy Shrub roses ‘Cosmic Clouds,’ hybridized by Christian Bédard and introduced by Weeks Roses, has open to full, cuppy, medium-size blooms. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023 But Gallahadion, who had been second to Bimelech a week earlier in Churchill Downs’ Derby Trial, excelled over a cuppy track, getting a rail-skimming ride from jockey Carroll Bierman to beat Bimelech by 1 ½ lengths in the Derby. — Gabe Hauari, The Courier-Journal, 4 May 2018

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Adjective

New leaves become cupped and turn pale green, the leaf edges turn yellow, and the undersides of the leaves may turn purplish.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

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In 1990, Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts' Derry condominium, forced Gregory Smart to his knees and shot him once in the head with a hollow-point bullet.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Squeeze out any residual water in hollow bath toys before loading them into the dishwasher and position them with the openings facing downward.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

The cause was a rare and aggressive cancer of the soft tissue, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, according to the organizers of an online funding appeal.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in children but can occur in adults, according to the American Cancer Society, and alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma typically affects all age groups equally.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of alveolar

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These heavy bobbers feature a concave head that looks identical to a popper.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

Definition of concave

Adjective

There wasn't even money to demolish the building, so the rivers of humanity who once flowed through the grand space were replaced by voyeurs from the world come to gawk at its cavernous shell.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Each track uses minimalist gestures to suggest cavernous inner dimensions.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of cavernous

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