There are several synonyms for the term "saucer shaped," which refers to a shape resembling the concave, circular dish used to hold tea cups. These synonyms include disc-shaped, circular, convex, bell-shaped, dome-shaped, rounded, bowl-shaped, and shallow-dished. Each of these synonyms emphasizes a slightly different aspect of the shape; for example, "bell-shaped" evokes an image of a wider top that narrows towards the base, while "dome-shaped" suggests a soft curve that rises to a point. All of these terms can be useful in describing a variety of objects that have a similar form, from flying saucers to architectural features.