adj
angular
ANG-gyoo-luh
adj
1
Having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves.
"The building's angular design stood out against the older, rounded architecture."
"His angular jaw gave him a striking profile."
2
Thin and bony in build; lacking softness or roundness.
"She had a tall, angular frame that suited the runway."
How to Use Angular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharp-cornered rather than curved — used for shapes, buildings, faces, or body types.
Common pairings
angular features
angular design
angular momentum
Word Forms
more angular comparative, angulars plural, most angular superlative
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Etymology
From Latin angularis, from angulus ("angle, corner").