CUPPY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cuppy

adjective

Definition of cuppy

as in cupped

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuppy

Adjective

One serving size of peanuts is 1 ounce, or about the amount that would fill a cupped hand.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of cupped

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

Adjective

The convex-concave curves of the open and closed parentheses cup something said by the way, whisperings, secrets mouthed into the reader’s ear, mumbled under the author’s breath.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
These heavy bobbers feature a concave head that looks identical to a popper.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

Definition of concave

Adjective

The Oscar-winning filmmaker was there with a crew, including Licorice Pizza collaborator Benny Safdie, to capture the moment resulting in a cinematic concert shot on 16mm and 35mm with a mix of intimate images of Winter and of the cavernous space.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Now, the clock starts on a seven-day process to remove other debris and power-wash and disinfect the cavernous freezer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of cavernous

Browse Nearby Words

cupped

cuppy

cups

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Cuppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuppy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of cuppy

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

matriculate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes