Cupped

Pronunciation: /kʌpt/

Definitions of cupped

verb to hold something in the hands in a curved shape, like a cup

Example Sentences

A1 She cupped her hands to drink water from the river.

A2 He cupped the fragile bird gently in his hands.

B1 The barista cupped the coffee beans before grinding them.

B2 The athlete cupped his hands around the trophy, savoring the moment.

C1 The artist cupped the clay in her hands, shaping it into a beautiful sculpture.

C2 The healer cupped her hands around the patient's face, sending healing energy.

Examples of cupped in a Sentence

formal She cupped her hands to catch the rainwater dripping from the roof.

informal He cupped his hands around the warm mug of coffee.

slang I cupped my hands over my mouth to stifle a laugh.

figurative The audience's applause cupped her heart with warmth and gratitude.

Grammatical Forms of cupped

• past tense: cupped
• plural: cups
• comparative: more cupped
• superlative: most cupped
• present tense: cup
• future tense: will cup
• perfect tense: have cupped
• continuous tense: cupping
• singular: cup
• positive degree: cupped
• infinitive: to cup
• gerund: cupping
• participle: cupping

Origin and Evolution of cupped

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cupped' originated from the Old English word 'cuppe' which meant a small vessel for drinking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cupped' evolved to not only mean the act of holding something in a cup-like manner but also to describe a shape or form that resembles a cup.