Describing Shapes: English Vocabulary List

having a zigzag or back-and-forth pattern, with sharp and alternating angles or turns

"The path is zigzagged."

"The zigzagged path up the mountain was difficult to climb but it was less steep than others."

not having equal or identical parts on both sides, often differing in shape or size

"Her haircut is asymmetrical."

"The asymmetrical haircut was trendy and edgy but her conservative mother thought it looked messy and unfinished."

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

"The picture is crooked."

"The crooked picture frame hung on the wall and bothered her every time she walked past it."

shaped like half of a circle

"The window is semicircular."

"The semicircular driveway in front of the mansion allowed cars to drop off guests at the front door."