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 Yes, your brain might go to angular guitars, but to lay claim to that genre, all a band really needs to do is make certain their music is not simply punk. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 Napoleon Bonaparte signed his name with strong, angular lines and dramatic flourishes. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 The Sun occupies only a small area of the sky, meaning incoming sunlight reaches a solar cell within a narrow angular cone. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 This bag is made from 100% genuine leather with a pebble texture, providing a softness that balances out the angular silhouette. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angular

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Adjective

However, the Camille features a discreet and comfortable one-inch heel for a modern and slender silhouette that lifts the feet slightly off the ground.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Some of them have panoramic views of white windmills, which dot the coastline of the Taiwan Strait like slender sentries.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
And while Kim tends to gravitate toward body-conscious silhouettes and plenty of skin, Kris has made a signature of sharp tailoring, statement accessories, and an unapologetic dose of flash.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharp

Adjective

With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The Rams are already thin at receiver in the wake of a hamstring injury suffered by Davante Adams during the Rams’ 18-16 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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