upsweep
upsweep — verb
- upsweeppresent simple I / you / we / they
- upsweeps3rd person singular
- upsweeping-ing form
- upsweepedpast simple
1. to move or push something in an upward direction using a brushing, curving, or g
to move or push something in an upward direction using a brushing, curving, or gathering motion; or to rise upward in a smooth curve
The stylist upswept Anika's long hair into an elegant twist for the wedding reception.
transitive: upsweep + object (hair)
Strong gusts of wind upswept dry leaves from the street into the swirling autumn air.
transitive: upsweep + object (natural force as subject)
The bridge cables upswept gracefully toward the towers, forming elegant catenary curves.
Wei carefully upswept the pile of hair clippings from the salon floor into the dustpan.
The roller coaster upswept in a steep arc before plunging back down the track.
- sweep down
opposite direction of motion
- brush down
implies downward motion
文法句型
upsweep + object (transitive)
upsweep (intransitive, subject moves upward)
用法筆記
Frequently used literally in hairstyling contexts (sweeping hair upward) or figuratively describing physical curves and movements. The transitive pattern is more common than the intransitive.
常見錯誤
upsweep — noun
1. a curving or sweeping line, shape, or movement that goes upward; a rising arc in
a curving or sweeping line, shape, or movement that goes upward; a rising arc in space or motion
The upsweep of the grand staircase gave the hall a feeling of elegance and space.
collocation: upsweep of [architectural feature]
Fatima watched the upsweep of the bird's wings as it took off from the lake.
Diego traced the upsweep of the mountain ridge on the map, noting the curve northeast.
The upsweep of the dancer's arm completed the final pose with a long, beautiful line.
Architects designed the roof with a gentle upsweep that echoed the surrounding hills.
- rise
more general, less poetic
- curve
focuses on shape rather than direction
- upward arc
more technical, often used in geometry or physics
- downward sweep
opposite motion or shape
- drop
abrupt descent
文法句型
the upsweep of [something]
用法筆記
Subject is typically a physical structure (staircase, roof, bridge) or natural feature (wing, ridge, curve). Often paired with adjectives like 'graceful', 'gentle', or 'steep'.
常見錯誤
2. a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered, brushed, and arranged on top of the h
a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered, brushed, and arranged on top of the head, leaving the neck and shoulders bare — for example, a classic French twist or a bridal updo
Nora wore a classic upsweep with soft curls pinned at the crown of her head.
countable: a classic upsweep
Minh asked the hairdresser for an upsweep that would stay tidy through the evening party.
The bridesmaids all wore matching upsweeps decorated with tiny white flowers and pearls.
At the company gala, Iris's upsweep made her neck look elegant and her face appear longer.
Sofia prefers an upsweep in summer because it keeps her hair off her sweaty neck.
- updo
broader term for any hairstyle worn up, not necessarily swept upward
- French twist
a specific type of upsweep with hair twisted and pinned vertically
- topknot
casual upsweep gathered into a knot on top of the head
- downstyle
hair worn loose and falling downward
文法句型
wear an upsweep
put one's hair in an upsweep
用法筆記
This is the most commonly encountered sense of 'upsweep' in everyday conversation, especially in fashion and beauty contexts. Contrast with 'updo' — an upsweep specifically implies hair brushed upward and away from the face and neck.