Angular Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæŋɡjəɫɝ

ANG-yuh-ler

UK

ˈænɡjʊlɐ

ANG-yuh-luh

Definition

Having angles or sharp corners, or describing something that looks thin and bony rather than smooth or rounded.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used to describe shapes, faces, or objects with sharp edges, not soft or round. In anatomy, it describes bony or sharp features. 'Angular' can suggest harshness in artistic style or appearance.

• Spanish: angular - anguloso
• Portuguese (BR): angular - anguloso
• Portuguese (PT): angular - anguloso
• Chinese (Simplified): 有棱角的 - 角度的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有稜角的 - 角度的
• Hindi: कोणीय - कोण वाला
• Arabic: زَاوِيّ - ذو زوايا
• Bengali: কোণযুক্ত - কৌণিক
• Russian: угловатый
• Japanese: 角ばった - 角のある
• Vietnamese: góc cạnh
• Korean: 각진
• Turkish: açılı - köşeli
• Urdu: کونے دار - زاویہ دار
• Indonesian: bersudut - bersudut tajam

Example Sentences

The table has an angular design.

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Her face looks angular in the photo.

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The sculpture is very angular.

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He has strong, angular cheekbones that stand out.

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The building’s angular lines make it look modern and bold.

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His style of painting is very angular and abstract, not soft at all.

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