boxy

Thân thiện

The car has a boxy shape with sharp corners.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Resembling a box in shape; having a square or rectangular form: Used to describe an object, structure, or shape that is characterized by sharp angles, straight lines, and a lack of curves, similar to the form of a box. 2. Having a square or rectangular appearance; characterized by a lack of streamlined or rounded features: Often used to describe designs, especially in architecture, furniture, or vehicles, that emphasize angularity over fluidity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The building had a boxy and utilitarian design.
  • She prefers the boxy silhouette of that jacket.
  • Older car models tend to look more boxy compared to modern, aerodynamic ones.

Advanced Usage

• "boxy fit": In fashion, this describes a garment cut with straight lines from the shoulders, creating a rectangular silhouette rather than one that follows the body's curves.
  • This dress has a comfortable, boxy fit.
• "boxy shape": A common collocation used to emphasize the geometric quality of an object.
  • The room's boxy shape made it difficult to arrange furniture.

Variants and Related Words

• Boxlike (adj): A synonym meaning having the shape or form of a box.
  • The small, boxlike compartment held the tools.
• Rectangular (adj): Having the shape of a rectangle; a more general geometric term that contributes to a appearance.
• Angular (adj): Having sharp angles or corners; a related characteristic of designs.

Synonyms

• Squarish
• Cuboid
• Blocky
• Unstreamlined

Antonyms

• Curvy
• Rounded
• Streamlined
• Aerodynamic
• Organic (in design)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling a box in rectangularity

Từ đồng nghĩa

• boxlike
• box-shaped