1. curved outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle

Examples

• The convex lens magnified the text on the page.
• A basketball has a convex surface.
• The convex mirror in the store corner provided a wide view of the aisles.
• The artist created a convex sculpture that bulged outward.
• Convex shapes appear to curve away from the viewer.
• The convex side of the spoon reflects light differently than the concave side.