Angular
/ˈæŋɡjələr/
adjectiveBeginner📊CommonShape
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Definitions
2 meanings1
Having an angle or angles; sharply bent or curved.
/ˈæŋɡjələr/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
Shape
Having angles or sharp corners.
The angular rock formation towered above us.
💡 Simply: Having sharp corners or points.
More Examples
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Her angular features gave her a unique look.
How It's Used
Geometry
"The angular shape of the building was striking."
Art
"The painting featured angular brushstrokes."
2
Lean and bony; having sharp angles.
/ˈæŋɡjələr/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
Appearance
Lean, gaunt, or sharp.
The model had an angular figure.
💡 Simply: Thin and bony, with sharp edges.
More Examples
2
The old man had an angular and weathered face.
How It's Used
Physical Description
"His angular face and sharp cheekbones were prominent."
Tip:Imagine a person with sharp angles in their body.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *anguler, from Old French anguler, from Latin angulus "angle".
The word's use in describing physical features became more common in the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of an angle; angular things have angles.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"angle"
Base: angle
angular momentumangular velocityangular displacement
Common misspellings
angulerangluar
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