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angularity Synonyms
Another word for angularity
Choosing another word for angularity depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of having sharp corners or angles; an angular shape, projection, or corner.
Usage Example
"The modern museum was designed with striking geometric sharpness that contrasted with the surrounding hills."
Strong
sharpness
• noun (Context 2)
Lean, bony, or gaunt physical appearance, characterized by prominent bones and a lack of bodily roundness.
Usage Example
"Months of rigorous marathon training gave the runner's face and frame a noticeable boniness."
Strongest
boniness
Strong
gauntness
leanness
lankiness
scrawniness
spareness
• noun (Context 3)
Stiffness, awkwardness, or lack of grace and ease in movement, manner, or temperament.
Usage Example
"In his early twenties, he still possessed a certain social awkwardness that made small talk difficult."
Strongest
awkwardness
Strong
stiffness
ungainliness
clumsiness
gawkiness
woodenness
Opposites of angularity
The opposite of angularity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
roundness
plumpness
gracefulness
grace
rotundity
poise
chubbiness
elegance
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Angularity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/angularity