angularness
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of having angles: "angularness" refers to the state or condition of being angular, characterized by sharp corners or distinct angles.
- Leanness or gauntness: In reference to a person's body or face, "angularness" describes a thin, bony appearance with prominent angles.
- Rigidity or stiffness: Figuratively, "angularness" can denote a lack of smoothness or flexibility in manner or form.
Usage Examples
- (The quality of having sharp angles in its design.)
- (The bony, angled appearance of his facial features.)
- (The stiffness or lack of fluidity in her motions.)
Advanced Usage
"Angularness of character": a personality trait marked by rigidity or abruptness.
- His angularness in conversation often offended people who preferred gentle speech. (His blunt, unyielding manner of speaking.)
"Geometric angularness": a specific reference to sharp, precise angles in design or nature.
- The crystal's angularness reflected light in many directions. (The sharp edges and faces of the crystal.)
Variants and Related Words
Angular (adj): having angles or sharp corners; lean and bony.
- The angular shape of the table was unusual. (Having distinct angles.)
Angularity (n): a synonym for "angularness," often used interchangeably.
- The angularity of the sculpture was emphasized by the lighting. (The quality of being angular.)
Synonyms
- Sharpness: the quality of having a fine edge or point; also used for angles.
- Gauntness: thinness and boniness, especially in a person's appearance.
- Rigidity: stiffness or inflexibility in form or behavior.
Related Idioms
Cut corners: to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often creating angular or abrupt results.
- The builder cut corners, and the angularness of the walls showed poor craftsmanship. (The sharp, uneven angles resulted from hasty work.)
On edge: feeling tense or irritable, which can relate to angularness of mood.
- Her angularness of temper made everyone cautious around her. (Her irritable, sharp manner.)