shaped /ʃeɪpt/adjective 4forms 2phrases 2 adjective4 •Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.The shaped sides of the wardrobe give it a more attractive appearance. •[in compounds] Having a particular shape (sharing the appearance of something in space, especially its outline – often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure). •[in compounds] Designed for a particular person or thing.a God-shaped hole in one's heart •(Internet) Having a particularly pleasant or recognizable shape. formsmore shaped · most shaped Phrases with shaped go pear-shapedTo go awry; to go wrong. W-shaped recessionAn economic downturn where key indicators such as GDP and employment plummet sharply, briefly rebound, dip again, and then recover fully, forming a W pattern on a chart.
