angularity
Noun: 1. The quality or state of having angles; the property of being angular. * This refers to the geometric characteristic of a shape or object that features distinct angles rather than smooth curves. 2. A sharp angle or corner. * This refers to a specific part of a shape that forms an angle. 3. The quality of being lean, bony, or sharp in features (of a person's body or face). * This is a figurative use describing a physical appearance characterized by prominent bones and sharp lines, lacking soft curves. 4. The quality of being stiff, abrupt, or lacking grace in manner or movement. * This is a figurative use describing a style of behavior or motion that is not smooth or fluid.
- Referring to a shape's property:
- The angularity of the modern sculpture contrasted with the soft curves of the classical statue.
- The architect emphasized the building's angularity with sharp, intersecting lines.
- Referring to a specific angle:
- The crystal's fascinating structure was due to the precise angularities of its facets.
- Referring to physical appearance:
- His face had a certain angularity, with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline.
- Years of hardship had reduced her figure to a frail angularity.
- Referring to manner or movement:
- There was an angularity to his gestures that made him seem nervous.
- Her dancing lacked fluidity and was marked by a certain angularity.
- "Geometric angularity": Used to specify the mathematical or design-related aspect of having angles.
- The painting is a study in geometric angularity, using only triangles and rectangles.
- "Gaunt angularity": A common collocation emphasizing a thin, bony, and often harsh appearance.
- The portrait captured the gaunt angularity of the subject's face.
- Angular (adjective): Having angles or sharp corners; (of a person) lean and bony; (of manner) stiff.
- An angular design; an angular face; an angular bow.
- Angularly (adverb): In an angular manner.
- He sat angularly in the chair.
- For shapes: angled quality, jaggedness, sharpness.
- For appearance: boniness, gauntness, leanness, sharp-featuredness.
- For manner: abruptness, stiffness, ungracefulness, awkwardness.
- For shapes: curvature, roundness, smoothness.
- For appearance: plumpness, softness, fullness.
- For manner: fluidity, grace, smoothness.
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the property possessed by a shape that has angles
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a shape having one or more sharp angles
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