ovate

/ɒveɪt, ˈoʊveɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to shape or form into an oval or egg-like shape

“The sculptor began to ovate the stone into a beautiful sculpture.”

2. adjective

shaped like an egg or an oval

“The ovate leaves of the plant added to its beauty in the garden.”

3. adjective

having or forming an oval shape

“The ovate flowers bloomed in the springtime.”

Synonyms

  • elliptical
  • oval
  • ovoid

Antonyms

  • angular
  • polygonal