Synonyms for

Circular

Verb / ˈsɜ:kjʌlɜ: / Another word for circular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

shaped like a circle; round

Synonyms & similar words

broadside bill flyer broadsheet flier round orbitual handbill square rotary throwaway round ring-shaped annular orbicular rotund spherical global cyclic circularized circularised disk-shaped disc-shaped discoid disklike discoidal diskoidal circinate coiled curled looped

Synonyms by register

Formal

round spherical annular orbicular

Informal

round curvy loop-the-loop

Literary

cyclical rotary wheeling

Antonyms

straight linear direct angular rectangular square flat

Common collocations

  • circular reasoning
  • circular path
  • circular economy
  • circular motion
  • circular route
  • circular argument
  • circular staircase
  • circular letter

Word family

noun circle
verb circle
adjective circular
adverb circularly

Usage note

Often used to describe shapes, paths, or arguments. Be mindful of its use in 'circular reasoning,' which implies a flawed logical structure.

Example sentences

  1. The moon is a circular shape in the sky.
  2. We used a circular saw to cut the wood.
  3. The Ferris wheel is a big circular ride.
  4. The clock on the wall is circular in shape.
  5. The tire is round and circular.

Quotes

  • The great circular Indian systems were all products of the Buddhist period. - James H. Cousins
  • The circularity of influence is a remarkable thing. - Jasper Johns
  • The circularity of influence is amusing. - Harold Bloom

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