conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkä-ni-kəl 

: resembling a cone especially in shape

conically

ˈkä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of conical in a Sentence

The tree has a conical shape.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is a special kind of pride that comes with seeing a homegrown, burgeoning shrub with conical, foot-long inflorescences, each of which is composed of more than a hundred of tiny florets that are blanketed with nectar-seeking bees. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 June 2025

Think conical burr grinders, milk frothers, and more. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2025

The tricky bit is controlling the air intake, with a conical inner body that adjusts the shock waves and slows down the airflow to subsonic speeds, otherwise the engine would burst or melt. —David Szondy may 25, New Atlas, 25 May 2025

The conical pendant is hardwired and ranges from a petite 9.5-inch shade to an attention-grabbing 16.5-inch option that will hold its own above your breakfast table. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conical

• chronicle
• monocle
• canonical
• ironical

Kids Definition

conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl 

: shaped like a cone

a conical cap

conically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl 

variants or conic

ˈkän-ik 

: resembling a cone especially in shape

conically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb