statuesque

adjective

stat·u·esque ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk

Synonyms of statuesque next

: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness

especially : having a tall and shapely form

a statuesque actress

statuesquely adverb

Examples of statuesque in a Sentence

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To step onto a red carpet, enveloped in her sculptural, statuesque folds of fabric has become a rite of passage for young stars scaling new heights–the dress functioning as a symbolic on-ramp for the beloved ingénue turned bombshell. —

Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 Of late, the current team can only demonstrate slow, statuesque and stifling soccer. —

Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 Christine Baranski was opera-perfection in white opera gloves and an equally statuesque white gown. —

Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 Contrary to popular belief, even with her statuesque physique and Calvin Klein campaigns, Elba was never a professional model. —

Akili King, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for statuesque