adjective
- having a hump or rounded protuberance on the back; characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine
- arched or curved in shape, resembling a hump
Usage: can describe a person with kyphosis or a similar spinal condition; also used to describe animals with a naturally humped back
Usage: used to describe objects or structures with a rounded, convex form
Examples
- The humpbacked whale is known for its distinctive dorsal fin and long pectoral fins.
- An elderly humpbacked man walked slowly down the street with a cane.
- The humpbacked bridge arched gracefully over the river.
- The humpbacked posture developed over years of poor ergonomics at work.
- Camels are naturally humpbacked animals adapted to desert life.
- The humpbacked silhouette of the old building stood out against the modern skyline.