globular

adjective

glob·​u·​lar ˈglä-byə-lər 

 sense 1b is also  ˈglō-

1

a(1)

: having the shape of a globe or globule

(2)

: composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form

globular proteins

b

: global

2

: having or consisting of globules

Synonyms

• global
• round
• spherical

Examples of globular in a Sentence

the globular streetlights give the pedestrian mall a Gay Nineties look

Recent Examples on the Web

The full-scale prototype is designed to launch into space inside a conventional rocket and then expand—while in orbit—into globular living quarters. —Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 25 June 2024

The weed arrived innocuously enough with delicate, yellow globular flowers and feathery carrot-like leaves. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024

The zen of the outdoors continues inside with a calming color palette and handsome furnishings including woven leather ottomans, globular pendant lamps, and a vintage wicker headboard in one of the bedrooms. —Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2023

The case comes in a variety of colors and sizes, but features the defunct airline's globular logo in a funky ’70s font. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

partly from Latin globus + English -ular; partly from Latin globulus + English -ar

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing globular

• globular cluster

Medical Definition

globular

adjective

glob·​u·​lar ˈgläb-yə-lər 

1

a

: having the shape of a globe or globule

b

: composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form

globular proteins

2

: having or consisting of globules

globularly

-lē 

adverb