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shapely

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shape·ly  (shpl)
adj. shape·li·er, shape·li·est
1. Having a distinct shape.
2. Having a pleasing shape.

shapeli·ness n.

shapely
Adjective
[-lier, -liest] (esp. of a woman's body or legs) pleasing or attractive in shape
shapeliness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.shapely - having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape; "a slim waist and shapely legs"
unshapely - not well-proportioned and pleasing in shape; "a stout unshapely woman"

shapely
adjective well-formed, elegant, trim, neat, graceful, well-turned, curvaceous, sightly, comely, well-proportioned
Translations
shapely [ˈʃeɪplɪ] adjbien formado or proporcionado
shapely [ˈʃeɪplɪ] adjbien proportionné(e)beau(belle)
shapely [ˈʃeɪplɪ] shape adj (woman) → wohlproportioniert;
(legs) → wohlgeformt
shapely [ˈʃeɪplɪ] adjben proporzionato/a


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The cedar was about five feet high and very shapely.
She held up her hands, strong, shapely hands, and surveyed them critically, drawing up her fawn sleeves above the wrists.
I noticed his hands, dirty, with long nails; they were merely bone and sinew, large and strong; but I had forgotten that they were so shapely.
 
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