Globular (adjective)

Shaped like a sphere or ball, having a round and symmetrical form.

Origin:

From the latin word 'globulus' meaning 'a small sphere' which comes from 'globus' meaning 'a sphere'.

Examples:

1. The planet Earth is a globular shape.
2. A globular cluster is a group of stars that are densely packed together in a spherical form.
3. The globular head of the hammer made it easy to strike nails precisely.
4. The globular shape of the protein molecules allows them to fit into specific receptors in the body.
5. The artist used a globular brush to create the curved lines of the painting.