GLOBULAR Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

globular

adjective

ˈglä-byə-lər

Definition of globular

as in spherical

having every part of the surface the same distance from the center the globular streetlights give the pedestrian mall a Gay Nineties look

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonspherical

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of globular Nike engineered the globular Air units to be flexible and low to the ground. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 The plant is easily identified by its rampant growth in the spring and its spiny globular fruit. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 Andys has outdoor balcony seating or, inside, cozy blue-velvet banquettes under a cluster of globular light fixtures. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for globular

Recent Examples of Synonyms for globular

Adjective

Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener’s personality.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Those two housings are also different shapes, with one spherical and the other cylindrical.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of spherical

Adjective

Massage, don’t scrub Use your fingertips in small circular motions, without ever scrubbing.

— Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
On top of his head is a small box, about one inch square in size, connected to a circular portal in his skull about the size of a nickel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of circular

Adjective

Like something out of a Slim Aarons photo, the curved midcentury pool was a popular setting for fashion shows in the 1960s.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Designed to be a private retreat, each seat is framed by curved sliding doors and walls for even more seclusion while in flight.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of curved

Adjective

Mercedes is cooling its cylindrical batteries with a non-conductive oil that first flows by the connectors and then circles back past the center of the battery before returning to be cooled.

— Roberto Baldwin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
The Premium Pen is simple, with a single button that's flush against its smooth, cylindrical body near the pen-like tip.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of cylindrical

Browse Nearby Words

globs

globular

globule

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globular. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of globular

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

cockamamie

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

The Words of the Week - Nov. 6

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes