Globular

usgb/ˈɡlɑːbjələr/
adjective

Shaped like a round ball.

The globular cluster of stars is a breathtaking sight in the telescope.
Visual representation of "globular" - Shaped like a round ball.

Often appears as...

  • globular cluster
  • globular protein
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Common Contexts

Use 'globular' to describe objects that are almost perfectly spherical, especially in scientific and descriptive settings.

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The artist sculpted a globular vase that mesmerized everyone.
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Visual Imagery

'Globular' evokes a clear image of roundness, helpful when you want to emphasize the shape visually.

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She wore a pendant with a globular amethyst, shining like a tiny planet.
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Not Always Flawless

'Globular' indicates a general shape and does not signify something is a perfect sphere.

Illustration for Not Always Flawless
The child's globular balloon was slightly squashed but still floated.
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