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shapely
This term carries a strong positive connotation of aesthetic harmony and physical appeal. It is most frequently applied to the human silhouette, specifically emphasizing curves and proportions that are considered classically attractive. While it describes physical form, it suggests a sense of grace and balance rather than raw muscularity or thinness.
In modern usage, the word is predominantly used in descriptive or complimentary contexts, often appearing in fashion or romantic descriptions. It is less common in clinical or technical anatomical descriptions, where more neutral terms like symmetrical or proportional would be preferred.
Meanings
Examples
She has a shapely figure that looks great in a tailored dress.
I wish I had such shapely calves after all that gym work.
The actress was praised for her shapely and athletic build.
She is quite shapely for someone who does not exercise much.
The dress was designed to accentuate a shapely silhouette.
The dress was designed to accentuate a shapely silhouette.
The sculpture depicted a shapely woman from the classical era.