angular
ANG-gyoo-luh
Angular (adj) means having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves. Example: “The building's angular design stood out against the older, rounded architecture.”
adj
1
Having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves.
"The building's angular design stood out against the older, rounded architecture."
"His angular jaw gave him a striking profile."
2
Thin and bony in build; lacking softness or roundness.
"She had a tall, angular frame that suited the runway."
How to use angular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharp-cornered rather than curved — used for shapes, buildings, faces, or body types.
Common pairings
angular features
angular design
angular momentum
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Word forms
- Plural
- angulars
- Comparative
- more angular
- Superlative
- most angular
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Etymology
From Latin angularis, from angulus ("angle, corner").
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What does “angular” mean?
The word “angular” means having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves. In plain terms, sharp-cornered rather than curved — used for shapes, buildings, faces, or body types.
How do you pronounce “angular”?
“Angular” is pronounced ANG-gyoo-luh (/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “angular” in a sentence?
Here is “angular” used in a sentence: “The building's angular design stood out against the older, rounded architecture.”
What part of speech is “angular”?
“Angular” is an adjective.
Where does the word “angular” come from?
The word “angular” comes from Latin. From Latin angularis, from angulus ("angle, corner").
Is “angular” a common word?
“Angular” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “angular” have?
“Angular” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves.
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