pear-shaped

• Beschreibt eine Form, die unten breiter als oben ist und an eine Birne erinnert; umgangssprachlich auch für eine Situation, die schiefgelaufen oder misslungen ist.

Describes a shape that is wider at the bottom than the top, resembling a pear; also used idiomatically to describe a situation that has gone wrong.

1. Tapered round shapeB1formal

   Having a shape that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, resembling a pear.

   Birnenform

   • The vase has a beautiful pear-shaped design.
   • She has a pear-shaped figure, with wider hips and a narrower waist.
   • The pendant was a small, pear-shaped piece of amber.

2. Rich and full soundC1formal

   Describing a sound that is deep, resonant, and well-rounded.

   Voll und samtig

   • The singer's voice was pear-shaped and filled the concert hall.
   • The cello produced a wonderfully pear-shaped tone.
   • He spoke with a pear-shaped, authoritative voice.

   Synonymedeepfull-bodiedmellowmelodiousresonantrichroundsonorous