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angular Synonyms

Another word for angular

Choosing another word for angular depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having clear, sharp angles or corners rather than gentle curves.

Usage Example

"The modern museum featured a striking sharp-cornered roof made of glass and steel."

Strongest
sharp-cornered
Strong
edged
geometric
Weak
boxy

• adjective (Context 2)

Lean and having prominent bones, especially in the face or body.

Usage Example

"The portrait highlighted the actor's tall, bony frame and high cheekbones."

Strongest
bony
rawboned
Strong
gaunt
lanky
lean
gangling
scrawny
spindly

• adjective (Context 3)

Placed at an angle or measured by means of an angle, especially in physics, astronomy, and geometry.

Usage Example

"The skaters tucked their arms in tightly to increase their rotational velocity during the spin."

Strong
rotational
Weak
oblique

Opposites of angular

The opposite of angular shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rounded
plump
chubby
curved
linear
rotund
curvilinear
curvaceous
See all opposites of angular

• Nearby Words

anguid
anguish
anguished
angular
angularity
angularly
anhinga

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Angular. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/angular
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