angular
adjective
an·gu·lar
ˈaŋ-gyə-lər 
1
a
: forming an angle : sharp-cornered
b
: having one or more angles
2
: measured by an angle
angular distance
3
a
: stiff in character or manner : lacking smoothness or grace
b
: lean and having prominent bone structure
angularly
adverb
Examples of angular in a Sentence
He has an angular face.
She's a tall, angular girl.
The house is low and angular.
Recent Examples on the Web
All of the millwork, including the angular staircase, was also done in collaboration with local carpenters and cabinet makers.
—
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Styles have changed — at one point A Flock of Seagulls dispensed with the angular haircuts — but the synthesized beats remain.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Downy mildew’s red, maroon, purple or black lesions appear angular in shape as they are limited within the leaf veins.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Although on the pricier side of this list, the subtle angular shape of the Jagger is perfect for an oval face shape.
—Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for angular
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.
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Styles have changed — at one point A Flock of Seagulls dispensed with the angular haircuts — but the synthesized beats remain.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Downy mildew’s red, maroon, purple or black lesions appear angular in shape as they are limited within the leaf veins.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Although on the pricier side of this list, the subtle angular shape of the Jagger is perfect for an oval face shape.
—Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for angular
Cite this Entry
“Angular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angular. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
angular
adjective
an·gu·lar
ˈaŋ-gyə-lər
1
: having one or more angles : sharp-cornered : pointed
an angular mountain peak
2
: measured by an angle
the angular distance between two stars as observed from earth
3
: being lean and bony
an angular face
angularity
noun
ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ət-ē
angularly
adverb
ˈaŋ-gyə-lər-lē
Medical Definition
angular
adjective
an·gu·lar
ˈaŋ-gyə-lər
1
a
: having an angle or angles
b
: forming an angle or corner : sharp-cornered
2
: measured by an angle
angular distance
3
: relating to or having a chemical structure in which a component ring or group is attached at an angle and not in a straight line
an angular methyl group
4
: relating to or situated near an anatomical angle
the angular head of the levator labii superioris
specifically
: relating to or situated near the inner angle of the eye
angularly
adverb
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share