angularity
gb/ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti/ us/ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti/
C1
English
szögletesség, csontosság, darabosság, szöglet
NOUN
C1
1
szögletesség
C1
Usage pattern:
the angularity of [something]
The designer balanced the chair’s angularity with soft fabric and warm wood.
A tervező puha szövettel és meleg tónusú fával ellensúlyozta a szék szögletességét.
From a distance, the building’s angularity makes it look almost like folded paper.
Távolról az épület szögletessége miatt szinte úgy néz ki, mint az összehajtogatott papír.
The new logo keeps the same colors but reduces the angularity of the lettering.
Learner examples
This table has a lot of angularity.
Ez az asztal nagyon szögletes.
I prefer roundness to angularity.
A gömbölyűséget jobban szeretem, mint a szögletességet.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse angularity (shape) with anger (emotion); they sound similar but are unrelated.
Meaning
quality of having sharp angles
Collocations
the angularity of the design
|architectural angularity
|geometric angularity
|a sense of angularity
|add angularity
|emphasize the angularity
|reduce the angularity
|soften the angularity
|stark angularity
|clean angularity
Synonyms
sharpness (More general; can describe edges, flavors, sounds, or criticism.)
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jaggedness (Suggests irregular rough angles rather than clean, straight ones.)
Antonyms
roundness (Emphasizes curves instead of angles.)
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smoothness (Focuses on the absence of sharp edges or corners.)
Themes
design
|art
|geometry
|appearance
Definition
the quality of having sharp corners, not curves
The quality of being made up of angles and sharp corners rather than smooth curves.
NOUN
C1
2
szögletesség
C1
csontosság
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s angularity
As he got older, the angularity of his face became more pronounced in photographs.
Ahogy öregedett, az arca szögletessége egyre feltűnőbb lett a fényképeken.
The stylist chose a haircut that highlighted her angularity and cheekbones.
A stylist olyan frizurát választott, amely kiemelte az arca szögletességét és az arccsontját.
The actor’s angularity made him look severe under harsh lighting.
Learner examples
Her face has a strong angularity.
Az arca markánsan szögletes.
The photo shows the angularity of his jaw.
A fotón jól látszik az állkapcsa szögletessége.
Common mistake:
Angular can describe shapes or people; angularity usually means the overall effect, not a single “angle.”
Meaning
bony, sharply defined appearance
Collocations
facial angularity
|a certain angularity
|noticeable angularity
|increasing angularity
|the angularity of his cheekbones
|a model’s angularity
|her angularity and height
|youthful angularity
|stark angularity
|bony angularity
Synonyms
boniness (More direct; focuses on visible bones.)
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gauntness (Often suggests unhealthy thinness or exhaustion.)
Antonyms
fullness (Suggests rounded, filled-out features.)
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softness (Emphasizes gentle curves rather than sharp definition.)
Themes
health
|appearance
|body
Definition
a thin look with visible bones and sharp lines
A thin, bony look in which the body or face seems sharply defined, with prominent angles or bones.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
3
darabosság
B2
szögletesség
C1
Usage pattern:
the angularity of [someone]'s tone/remarks/style
There was an angularity to his emails that made simple requests feel like criticism.
Volt valami darabosság az e-mailjeiben, amitől az egyszerű kérések is kritikának hatottak.
She tried to remove the angularity from her feedback and sound more supportive.
Megpróbálta kivenni a visszajelzéséből a darabosságot, hogy támogatóbbnak hangozzon.
The interview began with some angularity, but the mood softened as they talked.
Learner examples
His tone had an angularity that upset people.
A hangnemében volt egyfajta darabosság, ami bántotta az embereket.
Common mistake:
Angularity here is metaphorical: it does not refer to physical shape.
Meaning
abrupt, sharp manner or style
Collocations
the angularity of his tone
|an angularity of manner
|verbal angularity
|emotional angularity
|social angularity
|unnecessary angularity
|a touch of angularity
|the angularity in her replies
|abrasive angularity
|awkward angularity
Synonyms
abruptness (Focuses on suddenness or lack of smooth transitions.)
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harshness (Stronger; suggests unkindness or severity.)
Antonyms
warmth (Suggests friendliness and emotional ease.)
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smoothness (Suggests an easy, flowing style with no awkward edges.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|work
Definition
a way of speaking that feels sharp and unfriendly
A sharp or awkward quality in someone’s manner, speech, or writing that makes it feel abrupt, harsh, or lacking warmth.
NOUN
C2
4
szöglet
B2
Usage pattern:
the angularities of [something]
A layer of foam padding hides the angularities of the metal frame.
A habszivacsréteg eltakarja a fémváz szögleteit.
The jacket’s cut softened the angularities of his shoulders.
A zakó szabása lágyította a vállai szögletes vonalait.
The designer covered the angularities with rounded panels.
Learner examples
The cover hides the angularities.
A burkolat eltakarja a szögleteket.
Common mistake:
This meaning is usually plural (angularities) when referring to multiple features.
Meaning
sharp corner or angled feature
Collocations
hide the angularities
|the angularities of the frame
|the angularities of the jaw
|the angularities of the structure
|mask the angularities
|reduce the angularities
|hard angularities
|unforgiving angularities
Synonyms
angles (More general and more common; doesn’t necessarily suggest sharpness.)
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corners (Focuses on where two sides meet, not the overall effect.)
Antonyms
curves (Opposes sharp corners with smooth bending lines.)
Themes
design
|appearance
Definition
sharp corners or angled parts
A sharply angled feature or corner, especially one that is noticeable; often used in the plural.
Grammar
Dictionary form
angularity
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti/
US/ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti/
Syllables & stress
an - gu - lar - ity (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: angularity
- Plural: angularities, angularity
Word family
Expressions
facial angularity
1/fˈeɪʃəl ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti/
fixed phrase
sharp, defined facial structure
a face with sharp lines (jaw, cheeks)
Examples
- The lighting was chosen to emphasize her facial angularity.
- A side part can make facial angularity look stronger.
- The makeup artist used contouring to add facial angularity.
Learner examples
- This hairstyle shows her facial angularity.
soften the angularity (of [something])
1/sˈɔfən ðə ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
make it look less sharp
make it less sharp or harsh
Examples
- They added rounded corners to soften the angularity of the interface.
- A warmer color palette can soften the angularity of the room.
- She apologized to soften the angularity of her earlier remarks.
Learner examples
- We can soften the angularity with round shapes.
the angularity of [something]
1/ðə ˈæŋɡjəlɚɪti əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
how sharp and angled it is
how many sharp corners something has
Examples
- I like the angularity of this lamp—it looks modern.
- The angularity of the new phone makes it harder to grip.
- They kept the angularity of the original building but updated the materials.
Learner examples
- I don’t like the angularity of this chair.