Arched

Pronunciation: /ɑrtʃt/

Definitions of arched

adjective having a curved or rounded shape, like an arch

Example Sentences

A1 The cat arched its back when it saw a dog.

A2 She walked through the arched doorway into the garden.

B1 The arched bridge spanned the river, providing a picturesque view.

B2 The arched windows in the cathedral let in beautiful natural light.

C1 The arched ceiling of the concert hall added to the acoustics of the performance.

C2 The arched entrance to the palace was adorned with intricate carvings and designs.

Examples of arched in a Sentence

formal The arched doorway of the historic building added a touch of elegance to the entrance.

informal I love how the cat's back arched when it was being pet.

slang She arched her eyebrow in disbelief when she heard the gossip.

figurative The road arched ahead, leading us towards our destination.

Grammatical Forms of arched

• past tense: arched
• plural: arches
• comparative: more arched
• superlative: most arched
• present tense: arch
• future tense: will arch
• perfect tense: has arched
• continuous tense: is arching
• singular: arched
• positive degree: arched
• infinitive: to arch
• gerund: arching
• participle: arched

Origin and Evolution of arched

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arched' originated from the Old French word 'archier' which came from the Latin word 'arcus' meaning bow or arch.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the shape of a bow or arch, the word 'arched' evolved to also describe architectural structures with curved or arched shapes.