Meaning & use
angular
Having sharp, well-defined lines and edges rather than soft or rounded features, especially of a face.
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His angular face and high cheekbones made him a favorite among fashion photographers.
The sculptor gave the statue an angular face to emphasize its stern expression.
A note on using this word
Angular is usually a neutral or complimentary description of bone structure, unlike gaunt, which suggests unhealthy thinness.
Words with a similar meaning
chiseledsharp-featured
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