gewölbt
arched
adjective ge-VOELPT Rare
Origin: from Gewölbe (vault)
Also means
domed
Usage Note
gewölbt means curved outward like a vault or dome, used for ceilings, foreheads and lenses: eine gewölbte Decke. It relates to Gewölbe (vault) and contrasts with flat surfaces.
Examples
"Die Kirche hat eine kunstvoll gewölbte Decke."
Natural Translation
The church has an artfully arched ceiling.
Literal Translation
The church has an artfully arched ceiling.
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