leaf-shaped

Like a frond

Leaf-shaped describes something having the form of a leaf—typically broad in the middle, tapering to a point, with a narrower base where a stem would attach: leaf-shaped arrowheads, a leaf-shaped pendant.

The term usually evokes simple, symmetrical foliage rather than compound or irregular leaves.

botanical

foliage

Plant's leafy covering

  • frondLarge, segmented plant blade
  • pinnateHaving paired lateral parts
  • ovateOval with tapering

lanceolate · cordate · palmate · lobed · veined · serrated · deciduous · broadleaf · fern · ginkgo

decorative

motif

Recurring thematic element

scrollwork · applique · embellishment · carving · inlay · metalwork · jewelry · pendant · earring · brooch

architectural

acanthus

Spiny-leaved ornamental plant

  • capitalWealth used for investment
  • columnVertical structural element
  • friezeOrnamental architectural band

cornice · molding · corbel · relief · facade · art nouveau · tracery · finial · spandrel · pediment

anatomical

valve

Fluid flow controller

  • flapOne-sided attached cover
  • epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
  • cuspPoint of transition

mitral · tricuspid · cardiac · membrane · tissue · cartilage · structure · morphology · bicuspid · aortic

Opposites
geometric regularity

leaf-shapedgeometric

Relating to mathematical shapes

angular · rectilinear · rectangular · square · triangular

angularity

leaf-shapedangular

Sharp-edged or rawboned

jagged · pointed · spiky · serrated · zigzag

natural vs. artificial form

leaf-shapedmachine-made

Fabricated by apparatus

synthetic · artificial · engineered · manufactured

Family

shape, leaf, shaped, leafy, shaping, leaflet, shapely, leafless, leafage

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G