C2adjectiveartsfashion
US/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/
UK/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/
having sharp corners or straight lines; also, (of a person or face) thin with bones that show
In context
The new museum is an angular building of glass and dark concrete.
Her designs mix soft silk with sharp, angular shapes.
The model's angular face looks dramatic in black and white photos.
Words that go with angular
adjective + noun
- angular shapesThe sculpture is made of angular shapes in steel.
- angular faceHe has an angular face and very dark eyes.
- angular linesThe car's angular lines make it look fast.
- angular designThe chair's angular design is not very comfortable.
adverb + adjective
- sharply angularThe roof is sharply angular, like a folded paper plane.