angular

adjective

an·​gu·​lar ˈaŋ-gyə-lər 

1

a

: forming an angle : sharp-cornered

b

: having one or more angles

2

: measured by an angle

angular distance

3

a

: stiff in character or manner : lacking smoothness or grace

b

: lean and having prominent bone structure

angularly adverb

Examples of angular in a Sentence

He has an angular face.

She's a tall, angular girl.

The house is low and angular.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026

What truly elevates the piece, though, are the structured, emphasized cups, which transform the dress from something loose and shapeless into a silhouette that feels angular, sculpted, and undeniably flattering. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

The Ti7’s look may recall the Defender’s angular visage but that doesn’t mean it should be mistaken for a mere dupe. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026

Perhaps some will find this gentleness frustrating, and interpret it as an apologia for a complacency inappropriate to our angry, angular, activist times. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French angulaire, borrowed from Latin angulāris "situated at the corner, having angles or corners," from angulus "corner, angle entry 1" + -āris -ar

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing angular

• angular acceleration
• angular momentum
• angular velocity

Rhymes for angular

• quadrangular
• rectangular
• subangular
• triangular
• subtriangular

Kids Definition

angular

adjective

an·​gu·​lar ˈaŋ-gyə-lər 

1

: having one or more angles : sharp-cornered : pointed

an angular mountain peak

2

: measured by an angle

the angular distance between two stars as observed from earth

3

: being lean and bony

an angular face

angularity

ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ət-ē

noun

angularly

ˈaŋ-gyə-lər-lē

adverb

Medical Definition

angular

adjective

an·​gu·​lar ˈaŋ-gyə-lər 

1

a

: having an angle or angles

b

: forming an angle or corner : sharp-cornered

2

: measured by an angle

angular distance

3

: relating to or having a chemical structure in which a component ring or group is attached at an angle and not in a straight line

an angular methyl group

4

: relating to or situated near an anatomical angle

the angular head of the levator labii superioris

specifically : relating to or situated near the inner angle of the eye

angularity

ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē 

noun

plural angularities

angularly adverb