# vaulted

/ˈvɔɫtɪd/ (US) · /vˈɒltɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vaulted
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

describing a ceiling or roof that is built in a curved shape, like an arch. This design makes a room feel much taller and more open.

For teachers: constructed with an arched roof or ceiling. Often used to describe architectural spaces that utilise self-supporting masonry or structural curves to create height.

## Examples

- The old church has a beautiful vaulted ceiling.
- The hotel lobby features a grand vaulted roof that makes the entrance feel incredibly spacious.
- The cathedral's nave is defined by its intricate vaulted architecture, which draws the eye upward toward the stained glass windows and creates a sense of immense scale.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun like 'ceiling', 'roof', or 'chamber'.

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