angular

adjective an·gu·lar \ ˈaŋ-gyə-lər \

|Updated on: 14 Jul 2018

Examples: angular in a Sentence

Definition of angular

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

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angularly

adverb

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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 angular funk and sultry pop of the veteran Austin, Texas, band matched the blazing conditions.

— bill brownlee, kansascity, "Middle of the Map opening night: a few setbacks, a sultry show from Spoon," 30 June 2018
This treehouse designed by Antony Gibbon skews simple and modern, with an angular frame and classic cedar siding.

— liz stinson, Curbed, "Modern treehouse on stilts is the ultimate nature getaway," 27 June 2018
The counters and angular island are topped with concrete fabricated by a friend of the homeowners.

— marni elyse katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Sisters build a relaxed summer retreat in coastal Maine," 15 June 2018
The most notable change will be its look from the front end, which will be sharper, more angular with will ditch some of the comparisons to looking like a Star Wars stormtrooper.

— chris woodyard, USA TODAY, "New York Auto Show: Toyota gives new RAV4 SUV sharper looks, more power," 28 Mar. 2018
Luxury flats with angular chairs and oversized espresso machines in the lobby have sprouted opposite liquor stores.

— The Economist, "In praise of gentrification," 21 June 2018
The latest are from Mobvoi, which is starting an Indiegogo campaign to sell the TicPods Free, a pair of wireless earbuds that look like a slightly thicker, more angular version of the AirPods.

— jacob kastrenakes, The Verge, "These AirPods-style earbuds cost $30 less," 17 Apr. 2018
His normally angular face was especially gaunt that afternoon, a result of a nasty cold.

— abe streep, New York Times, "What the Arlee Warriors Were Playing For," 4 Apr. 2018
Their playful, angular designs shape-shift between schematic tree forms, speculative architectural structures, and human and animal limbs.

— leah ollman, latimes.com, "For Nathan Hayden at CB1 Gallery, the smaller the canvas, the bigger the effect," 13 Mar. 2018

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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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ANGULAR Defined for English Language Learners

angular

adjective

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

angular

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

Medical Dictionary

angular

adjective an·gu·lar \ ˈaŋ-gyə-lər \

medical Definition of angular

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

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angularity

play \ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē\ noun, plural -ties

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angularly

adverb

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