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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In other words, ceramides help to keep your skin tone plump and even.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
4 Apr. 2025
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This gooey essence hydrates, soothes, and leaves skin looking plump without feeling greasy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Think curvaceous ironwork, ticking striped fabrics, and lots of rattan.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Back then, there was an influx of styles that looked as though they were designed to scale the moon, rendered in pale-hued foamy materials with curvaceous lines.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Next is curvy or athletic women who shop in the women’s department and struggle with fit or function.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even one curvy piece can change the personality of a room, instantly creating contrast.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
22 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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