ANGULAR Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

angular

adjective

Definition of angular

as in slender

having a noticeably small amount of body fat such that the bones are prominent in appearance Her angular face emphasized her high cheekbones and strong jawline.

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as in jagged

having one or more angles In the fading light, the rooftops formed angular silhouettes against the sky.

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Recent Examples of angular To many, its sharp, angular edges and towering form conveyed strength and authority, reflecting the company’s growing global influence. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 Each has a long patio with seating, and sliding doors open to reveal a huge angular four-poster swathed in mosquito netting and enough floor space to hold a dance recital. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Fernández took the Messi pass and rocketed a long-distance angular beauty into the net to tie the game. — Sean Gregory, Time, 15 July 2026 Meanwhile, Kelce swapped out his signature eclectic style for a classic black tuxedo paired with angular tortoiseshell sunglasses, a white dress shirt, and a long black tie. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for angular

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At a nearby table, a pair of slender metallic arms was folding and refolding a blue T-shirt.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

The Orioles’ Taylor Ward has been at or near the top of the shopping list for every team seeking a righty-hitting outfield bat since the market for players like him may never have been thinner.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Improperly Drying Flammable Items Drying clothes stained with any type of chemical stains such as gasoline, paint thinner, or acetone is a hazard.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026

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