cupped
Shaped for holding
Cupped describes something shaped like a cup—hollow and rounded.
Cupped hands form a bowl shape to hold water or catch something: She cupped her hands around the mug for warmth.
Cupped also refers to a therapeutic technique where suction cups are applied to skin: His back showed circular marks from being cupped.
Curving inward, not outward
- curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
- hollowEmpty within
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
- bowl-shapedCurving inward like dishware
indentation · depression · dimple · scoop · pocket · recess · cavity · cradle
Protected from harm
- shelteredKept safe from harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- cradledHeld protectively and gently
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
covered · wrapped · nestled · harbored · safeguarded · cocooned · buffered · screened
Receptacle for contents
- containerThing for storing items
- bowlConcave food container
- receptacleContainer for items
- basinConcave water receptacle
reservoir · chalice · goblet · holder · enclosure · pod · capsule · pouch
Not closed
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- receivingAcquiring what's sent
- acceptingWilling to receive
- readySuitable for use now
waiting · expectant · outstretched · offered · inviting · supplicant · beseeching · prayerful
concave
Curving inward, not outward
bowl-shaped · indentation · depression · dimple · scoop · pocket · recess · cavity · cradle · nest
palms
Hands' inner sides
hold · cradle · scoop · catch · gather · carry · drink · shelter · water · offering
shielded
Protected from harm
enclosed · covered · wrapped · nestled · harbored · safeguarded · cocooned · buffered · screened · canopy
vessel
Receptacle for contents
- containerThing for storing items
- bowlConcave food container
- receptacleContainer for items
basin · reservoir · chalice · goblet · holder · enclosure · pod · capsule · pouch · chamber
open
Not closed
ready · waiting · expectant · outstretched · offered · inviting · supplicant · beseeching · prayerful · alms
- scooped uppicked up, lifted, spooned, ladled, shoveled
- flower formsbell-shaped, funnel-shaped, trumpet-shaped, star-shaped, tubular
- wood statesdried, dry, wet, green, raw
- shells & casingsconch, clam, oyster, mussel, scallop
- leaf traitscordate, lanceolate, ovate, serrate, dentate
- tire conditionnew, worn, bald, flat, inflated
- cupped handsHands curved to contain
- cupping therapySuction-based bodywork modality