as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a shapely blonde who had a lead role in numerous Hollywood movies
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Recent Examples of shapely
At our test track, the car leapt to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds; the S7—the S6's shapelier counterpart—managed to blast to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds.
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
That practicality translates into this modern design, with every detail, from the shapely shoulders to the utilitarian pockets.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021
This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
That practicality translates into this modern design, with every detail, from the shapely shoulders to the utilitarian pockets.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021
This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021
See All Example Sentences for shapely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapely
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that leave your skin feeling plump, dewy and ready to glow.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At every turn, the eye-popping pastels in pinks, blues, and yellows, the curvaceous couches and light fixtures, and the quirky pop art decor feel whimsical by design.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The slender and curvaceous bottle design is inspired by the seductive yet deadly Angel’s Trumpet, a flower known for its bold colors and striking appearance.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, curvy walls soften the apartment-like space and work to complement the triangular structure of the building, adding a touch of feng shui.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Simplify with grays Designer Krista Nye Nicholas introduces curvy mosaics to bring interest without overpowering the rest of the bathroom design.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Stan found 1940 license plates with PC imprinted to indicate the truck has pneumatic tires.—
David Krumboltz,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapely. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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