shapely

/'ʃeipli/

Thân thiện

She wore a dress that highlighted her shapely figure.

Definition

Adjective: - Having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape: Describes a form, especially of a body or part of it, that is attractive due to its balanced and aesthetically pleasing contours.

Usage

The adjective "shapely" is used to describe something, most commonly a part of the human body, that has an attractive and harmonious form. It implies a combination of pleasing curves and proportions. - It is typically used in a complimentary or appreciative manner. - It is most frequently applied to parts of the body like legs, hips, shoulders, or figures.

Examples

• She was admired for her shapely figure.
• The sculpture featured a shapely form that captured the artist's ideal of beauty.
• He complimented her on her shapely ankles.

Advanced Usage

• "shapely" as an attribute of objects: While most common for describing the human form, "shapely" can occasionally be used for man-made or natural objects that have a notably elegant and pleasing form.
  • The potter created a shapely vase with graceful curves.

Variants and Related Words

• Shapeliness (noun): The quality of being shapely.
  • The dress emphasized the shapeliness of her silhouette.

Synonyms

• Curvaceous: (especially of a woman) having a shapely figure with attractive curves.
• Well-proportioned: Having parts that relate in size to each other in a pleasing way.
• Graceful: Having or showing grace or elegance in form.

Antonyms

• Shapeless: Lacking a definite or attractive shape.
• Unshapely: Not having a pleasing or regular shape; unattractive in form.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
   • a slim waist and shapely legs