Obovoid is a term used to describe an object or shape that is egg-shaped but with one end narrower than the other. Some synonyms for obovoid include elongated, oblong, elliptical, tapered, and pointed. These words all convey the same basic shape as obovoid, but with slightly different meanings. Elongated suggests a shape that is longer than it is wide while oblong describes a shape that is rectangular in form. Elliptical refers to a shape that is rounded at the ends while tapered implies a gradual narrowing towards one end. Pointed, on the other hand, suggests a sharp or distinct narrow end.