asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants
or asymmetric
1
: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
an asymmetrical design
asymmetrical shapes
2
usually asymmetric of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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Massive stone walls are exhibited along the home’s castle-like façade, plus asymmetrical massing that gives it a pleasantly uneven shape and weight, visually.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
The Grammy winner, who wore an asymmetrical shimmery gold gown for the event, was later photographed speaking to Harry, 40 and Meghan, 43.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Accessories like bag charms and hair accessories are popping up everywhere; asymmetrical silhouettes are here to add visual intrigue; bold styling choices are making staples like everyday leggings and straight-leg jeans feel daring.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
The asymmetrical skirt design showcases matching red peep-toe heels, tying the look together.
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—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
The Grammy winner, who wore an asymmetrical shimmery gold gown for the event, was later photographed speaking to Harry, 40 and Meghan, 43.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Accessories like bag charms and hair accessories are popping up everywhere; asymmetrical silhouettes are here to add visual intrigue; bold styling choices are making staples like everyday leggings and straight-leg jeans feel daring.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
The asymmetrical skirt design showcases matching red peep-toe heels, tying the look together.
See more looks of the night in the gallery below.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for asymmetrical
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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