shapely

shape·ly

adj \ˈshā-plē\

shape·li·ershape·li·est

Definition of SHAPELY

1

: having a regular or pleasing shape

2

: orderly and consistent in arrangement or plan <shapely essays>

— shape·li·ness noun

Examples of SHAPELY

1. She has a shapely figure.
2. <a shapely blonde who served as eye candy in numerous Hollywood movies>

First Known Use of SHAPELY

14th century

Related to SHAPELY

Synonyms: curvy, pneumatic, curvaceous

Related Words: Junoesque, statuesque; plump, round, Rubenesque, voluptuous, zaftig (also zoftig); bosomy, built, busty, buxom, chesty, stacked, well-endowed; callipygian (also callipygous); well-turned

Near Antonyms: shapeless

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