noun
- plural of ogee: S-shaped curves or moldings, especially in architecture
Usage: architectural term
Examples
- The cathedral’s windows featured elegant ogees that drew the eye upward.
- Classical architecture often incorporates ogees in cornices and moldings.
- The designer used ogees to create flowing transitions between surfaces.
- Gothic arches frequently display distinctive ogees at their peaks.
- The furniture maker carved delicate ogees along the cabinet’s edges.
- Ogees add visual interest to otherwise plain architectural elements.