asymmetrical
adjective
Example Sentences
Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 19 Aug. 2023
Meanwhile, the skirt included a high-rise fit and asymmetrical button details.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2023
Elsewhere, there are two spacious salons with striking asymmetrical layouts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2023
The bride wore an asymmetrical silk swag-sleeve dress with a Watteau train by Danielle Frankel.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 July 2023
While the classic shapes are always appreciated, asymmetrical styles from Ines Bressand, Hereu, Alaïa, and Clare V are delightfully designed.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2023
The jacket had an asymmetrical silver zipper and two ornamentally zippered pockets.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 6 Aug. 2023
Lipa accessorized with a bulky gold chain necklace and an asymmetrical purse in an orange-and-yellow snakeskin print from the Attico.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023
Ratajkowski was seen leaving her podcast studio in New York City in a white slip dress with an abstract graphic print, asymmetrical hemline, and tie spaghetti straps.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical
1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing asymmetrical
Dictionary Entries Near asymmetrical
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asymmetrical. Accessed 1 Sep. 2023.
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