angular
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.”
How to use angular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharp-cornered rather than curved — used for shapes, buildings, faces, or body types.
Word forms
more angular comparative, angulars plural, most angular superlative
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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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