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adjective an·gu·lar \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Definition of angular

1a : forming an angle : sharp-corneredb : having one or more angles
2 : measured by an angle angular distance
3a : stiff in character or manner : lacking smoothness or graceb : lean and having prominent bone structure

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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 of angular from the Web

The edges appear to be slightly more angular than on the S8, as seen in the image above, but overall the Note8’s aesthetic will seemingly be virtually indistinguishable from the S8.

— michael simon, PCWorld, "Galaxy Note8: Everything we know about Samsung’s next flagship phablet," 17 July 2017
Also, a lot of the mesh kits look a little better than traditional routers, which tend to be angular, dark and bristling with antennas.

— damon darlin, The Seattle Times, "Tips on Wi-Fi gear for the best internet at home," 14 July 2017
Her aesthetic is angular, geometric, and a little bit architectural—but always accessible.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017
The oversized, angular island has a touch of luxury via a quartz top.

— roxanne washington, cleveland.com, "Cool Spaces: The Lake County YMCA 2017 Dream House tour is underway (photos and video)," 12 July 2017
Residents of Miami Beach and visitors to the island city know the garage because of its unique design with protruding angular columns.

— johnny diaz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fancy Lincoln Road parking garage in Miami Beach sold," 3 July 2017
Good players and quality coaches don’t always align perfectly, and in this case the Wolves have opted to exchange Rubio’s more extreme, angular game for a plainer, more balanced alternative.

— rob mahoney, SI.com, "Grades: Timberwolves Find Optimal Point Guard Fit With Jeff Teague," 1 July 2017
The multilevel roof deck was re-coated with a laminate, and the angular home’s gray exterior was re-stuccoed a warm terra cotta.

— r. daniel foster, latimes.com, "Before and After: Groovy 1970s party house turns Japanese-rustic," 30 June 2017
The pop-up headlights, angular nose, four-door-sedan style, and gaping grille at the front are all incredibly rare.

— hannah elliott, Bloomberg.com, "Here Are the Coolest Cars for Sale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed," 28 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of angular

Middle French or Latin; Middle French angulaire, from Latin angularis, from angulus angle

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First Known Use: 15th century

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ANGULAR Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of angular for English Language Learners

: having little flesh so that the shapes of your bones can be seen : thin and bony
: having one or more angles

ANGULAR Defined for Kids

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adjective an·gu·lar \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Definition of angular for Students

1 : having angles or sharp corners … the town was laid out in harsh angular patterns. — Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
2 : thin and bony

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adjective an·gu·lar \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Medical Definition of angular

1a: having an angle or anglesb: 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