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Synonyms for orbicular

All synonyms

Adjective

1. Spherical — circular or spherical in shape; round

spherical, round, circular, globular, global, ball-shaped, rotund, globose, spheric

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Circular or spherical in shape; round.

Related words

Word family
orb orbicularity

Example sentences

  • round This fact shows that the earth goes round the sun.
  • circular Grandma knit the sweater's yoke on circular needles.
  • spherical A yaranga is a spherical dwelling similar to a yurt.
  • globular They're globular structures that tend to knit together, forming large clots.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
orbicularfalling
roundrising
circularfalling
sphericalfalling
globularfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
round1
6 letters
global2, rotund2
7 letters
globose, spheric, orbical
8 letters
circular3, globular3
9 letters
spherical3
10 letters
orbiculate

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (global2 = 2 syllables).