C2nounformalartsurban
US/ˌæŋ.ɡjəˈlær.ə.ti/
UK/ˌæŋ.ɡjʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/
the quality of having sharp corners or edges, or of looking thin and bony
In context
The angularity of the building makes it stand out among rounded towers.
Her face had a striking angularity, with high cheekbones and a sharp jaw.
The painter's use of angularity gives the portraits a cold, modern feel.
Words that go with angularity
adjective + noun
- stark angularityThe room has a stark angularity that feels cold.
- geometric angularityThe designer is known for geometric angularity.
- sharp angularityThe sharp angularity of the roof catches the light.
noun + preposition
- angularity ofThe angularity of his handwriting made it hard to read.
verb + noun
- soften the angularityPlants soften the angularity of the concrete walls.
- emphasize the angularityThe lighting emphasizes the angularity of her features.