globular

adjective

glob·​u·​lar ˈglä-byə-lər 

 sense 1b is also  ˈglō-

1

a(1)

: having the shape of a globe or globule

(2)

: composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form

globular proteins

b

: global

2

: having or consisting of globules

Synonyms

• global
• round
• spherical

Examples of globular in a Sentence

the globular streetlights give the pedestrian mall a Gay Nineties look

Recent Examples on the Web

This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia. —Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025

Members of Mexico’s Cenotes Urbanos organization found a large globular pot while exploring Zumpango Cave and reported the discovery to officials, according to an April 21 news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History. —Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025

But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

partly from Latin globus + English -ular; partly from Latin globulus + English -ar

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing globular

• globular cluster

Rhymes for globular

• lobular
• interlobular

Medical Definition

globular

adjective

glob·​u·​lar ˈgläb-yə-lər 

1

a

: having the shape of a globe or globule

b

: composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form

globular proteins

2

: having or consisting of globules

globularly

-lē 

adverb