Adjectives For Angle

Discover the most popular adjectives for describing angle, complete with example sentences to guide your usage.

Updated on March 16, 2024

Choosing the perfect adjective to describe an angle can vastly alter its perception and interpretation. A right angle is often seen as a benchmark of precision and exactness, symbolizing stability and reliability. In contrast, a wide angle opens up perspectives, inviting a broader view and inclusivity. The sharpness of an acute angle can suggest intensity and focus, while a small angle hints at subtlety and detail. Different and solid angles introduce variability and strength, respectively, enriching our understanding and discussion of spatial relationships. Each adjective illuminates a unique aspect, creating a rich tapestry of meaning. Explore the full spectrum of adjectives associated with angles below to enhance your descriptive language.

right	The carpenter used a right angle to ensure the corners of the table were straight.
wide	The photographer used a wide angle lens to capture the vast landscape.
acute	The acute angle between the two lines is 30 degrees.
different	I tried looking at the problem from a different angle
small	The small angle made it difficult to see the object clearly.
solid	The solid angle subtended at the vertex by the base of the cone is 2π steradians.
degree	The angle of incidence is equal to the degree angle of reflection.
low	The low angle of the sun cast long shadows across the field.
high	The photographer captured the city from a high angle
critical	The light was refracted at the critical angle and was totally reflected within the glass.
obtuse	The large room had an obtuse angle in the corner.
open	I need to measure the open angle between these two lines.
visual	The owl's visual angle is nearly 360 degrees.
sharp	The sharp angle of the blade sliced through the paper.
vertical	The vertical angles of two intersecting lines are congruent.

slight	The artwork was tilted at a slight angle
oblique	The oblique angle was measured at 45 degrees.
narrow	The narrow angle made it difficult to see the object clearly.
lower	He regarded her from a lower angle
proper	The carpenter used a proper angle to cut the wood.
inferior	The inclined surface of the roof would form an inferior angle of 40 degrees with the horizon.
maximum	The maximum angle of a right triangle is 90 degrees.
dihedral	The dihedral angle is the angle between two planes that intersect.
inner	The inner angle of a triangle is always less than 180 degrees.
cerebellopontine	The cerebellopontine angle is found between the cerebellum and the pons.
anterior	The anterior angle of the rib is attached to the costal cartilage.
correct	The carpenter measured the correct angle for the miter joint.
constant	The ship sailed at a constant angle to the shore.
steep	The road climbs at a steep angle to the summit.
west	The west angle of the room was the most shadowed.

posterior	The posterior angle of the scapula is located at the inferior medial corner of the bone.
central	The central angle of the circle is 60 degrees.
smaller	The vertex of the angle with the smaller angle is labeled 'z'.
horizontal	The horizontal angle of the microscope is 15 degrees.
east	The east angle of the triangle was obtuse.
larger
upper	He had an upper angle of about 60 degrees.
facial	The facial angle is the angle between the frontal bone and the maxilla.
lateral	The lateral angle of the triangle is 60 degrees.
exterior	The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.
outer	The outer angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles.
zenith	The zenith angle of the sun is the angle between the vertical and the line from the observer to the sun.
straight	The definition of a line segment is the distance between two points, and a straight angle is defined as 180 degrees.
polar	The polar angle is measured from the pole to the equator.
fixed	The architect designed the house with a fixed angle of 45 degrees.

opposite	The opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.
azimuthal	The azimuthal angle of the object is 30 degrees.
corresponding	The triangle has corresponding angle of 30 degrees.
solar	The solar angle was measured just before noon.
joint	The joint angle was measured using a goniometer.
interior	The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
axial	The axial angle of the molecule is 180 degrees.
anal
minimum	The minimum angle of a regular hexagon is 60 degrees.
odd	The artist tilted the canvas at an odd angle to create a unique perspective.
superior	The superior angle of the equilateral triangle is 60 degrees.
mean	The mean angle between the top and bottom of the oval is about 80 degrees.
sternal	The sternal angle is the point where the manubrium and body of the sternum meet.
mandibular	The mandible is the lower jaw bone, and the mandibular angle is the angle formed by the junction of the body and the ramus of the mandible.
included	The included angle between the two lines is 60 degrees.

smallest	The smallest angle formed by the hands of a clock.
wider
rakish	His hat sat at a rakish angle lending him an air of casual confidence.
shallow	The shallow angle of the slope made it easy to walk up.
optic	The optic angle is the angle between the visual axis and the optic axis.
apical	The apical angle of the cone is 60 degrees.
magic	The magic angle is 54.7 degrees.
wrong	The carpenter cut the wood from the wrong angle
desired	The desired angle for the shot was 45 degrees.
jaunty	He wore his cap at a jaunty angle
eastern	The eastern angle of the triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles.

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