Something spherical is like a sphere in being round, or more or less round, in three dimensions. Apples and oranges are both spherical, for example, even though they're never perfectly round.

spherically adverb us / ˈsfɪr·ɪk·li, ˈsfer- / (Definition of spherical from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

SPHERICAL definition: having the form of a sphere; globular. See examples of spherical used in a sentence.

Although the figure of Earth is not perfectly spherical, terms borrowed from geography are convenient to apply to the sphere. A particular line passing through its center defines an axis (as in Earth's axis of …

Spherical is a transdisciplinary research and design studio working to regenerate the health and integrity of Earth’s living systems. (And we’re hiring.)

A ball is spherical; it's shaped like a sphere — a three-dimensional version of the two-dimensional circle.

spherical adjective Having the shape of a curve everywhere equidistant from a fixed point:

Definition of spherical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The gravitational potential around a spherical mass will have the shape of a bowl, with the minimum at its centre.

Jan 20, 2026 · Adjective spherical (comparative more spherical, superlative most spherical) (geometry) Shaped as a sphere; being a sphere.