angularly
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that is related to, characterized by, or resembling an angle or angles; often used to describe movement, shape, or position that is not smooth or curved, but rather sharp, stiff, or awkward.
Usage Examples
- (He moved in a stiff, awkward manner, with sharp, sudden movements.)
- (The sculpture was made with a focus on angles and straight lines, lacking curves.)
- (She sat in a stiff, uncomfortable posture, with her limbs at sharp angles.)
Advanced Usage
"to speak angularly": to speak in a blunt, abrupt, or awkward manner.
- He answered angularly, without any warmth or fluency. (He replied in a stiff, curt way, lacking smoothness.)
"angularly positioned": placed at a sharp or specific angle.
- The mirror was angularly positioned to reflect light into the corner. (The mirror was set at an angle to direct light.)
Variants and Related Words
Angular (adj): having angles or sharp corners.
- The building has an angular design. (The building features many straight lines and sharp edges.)
Angularity (n): the quality or state of being angular.
- The angularity of his face made him look severe. (The sharp features of his face gave him a stern appearance.)
Synonyms
- Akwwardly: in a clumsy or uncomfortable manner.
- Sharply: in a pointed or abrupt way.
- Stiffly: in a rigid, unbending manner.
Antonyms
- Smoothly: in a flowing, even manner without sharpness.
- Fluently: in a graceful, easy, or natural way.
Related Idioms
"At an angle": positioned not straight or level; tilted.
- The picture hung at an angle on the wall. (The picture was not straight, but tilted.)
"Cut corners": to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often producing a lower-quality result (related to the idea of avoiding angles or sharp turns).
- He cut corners by not following the instructions carefully. (He took shortcuts, which led to mistakes.)