indented 1 of 2

adjective

as in concave
curved inward that indented area of the mountainside is prone to avalanches

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indented

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verb

past tense of indent
as in notched

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Recent Examples of indented
Adjective
Made totally from scratch, this Cherry Pie is worth every minute detail down to the fork-indented edges. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indented
  1. concave
  2. carved
  3. hollow
  4. grooved
  5. sunken
  6. chiseled
  7. depressed
  8. sculpted
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
Verb
  • The bespoke bottle is carved out in front of guests, who can then take it home as a memento.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026
  • He’s even carved out an important role on special teams, too, working with the punt return, kick return and kick coverage units.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of carved
Adjective
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil over each loaf and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These assistive devices were functionally capable but emotionally hollow.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hollow
Verb
  • Oswalt grooved a get-me-over fastball for a strike, then Mueller drilled a hard ground ball that third baseman Morgan Ensberg stabbed.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, the shoe’s rubber outsole has grooved treads that offer traction on slippery and uneven terrain.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of grooved
Adjective
  • The rooms 67 one-, two- and three-bedroom overwater villas and beach residences boast infinity pools with sunken outdoor lounges and panoramic rooftop decks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The clock was ticking, but Ballard had learned something from the sunken subs.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunken
Verb
  • SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 for the first time in 2010, and the rocket soon chiselled itself a place in spaceflight history.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The story of this sport is told inside that room — in so many ways, through the tales chiseled into those plaques and the portraits of the men who weaved those tales.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of chiseled
Adjective
  • Lindsay Clancy was depressed, prosecutor says During more than four weeks of testimony, jurors heard differing views from medical experts about Clancy’s mental state after Callan’s birth.
    — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Many established theatrical distributors are also wary of the current depressed market for documentaries.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Verb
  • Last but not least, Valicelli chose a more circular approach, letting the shape guide its design along the main salon’s and the bedroom’s ceiling and sculpted, curvy furniture.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For her first official duty as Princess Kay, Hanson will sit in a cooler on the fairgrounds Thursday and Friday while her likeness is sculpted in butter.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sculpted

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“Indented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indented. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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