shapeliness
Definition
Noun: The quality of having a pleasing, well-proportioned, and attractively formed figure or shape, typically referring to the human body.
Usage
"Shapeliness" is a formal and somewhat literary noun used to describe an aesthetic quality of physical form. It emphasizes balanced proportions and an attractive, often curvaceous, outline. It is most commonly applied to the human body but can occasionally describe other objects with a pleasing form.
Examples
- The sculptor admired the shapeliness of the model's form.
- Her dress was designed to accentuate her natural shapeliness.
- The poem praised the shapeliness of the ancient vase.
Advanced Usage
- "Classical shapeliness": This phrase is used to describe a form that adheres to ideals of proportion and beauty found in classical art and sculpture.
- The statue was renowned for its classical shapeliness.
Variants and Related Words
- Shapely (adjective): Having an attractive, well-proportioned shape.
- She has shapely legs.
Synonyms
- Curvaceousness: The quality of having attractive curves (specifically feminine).
- Proportionality: The quality of having correct or pleasing proportions.
- Symmetry: Balanced proportions on opposite sides.
Antonyms
- Shapelessness: The quality of lacking a definite or pleasing shape.
- Gauntness: The quality of being extremely thin and bony.
Noun
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the quality of having a well-rounded body
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