shapelier; shapeliest
1
: having a regular or pleasing shape
2
: orderly and consistent in arrangement or plan
shapely essays
shapeliness
noun
Synonyms of shapely
Examples of shapely in a Sentence
She has a shapely figure.
a shapely blonde who had a lead role in numerous Hollywood movies
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for shapely
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“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shapely. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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shapely
adjective
shape·ly
ˈshā-plē 
shapelier; shapeliest
: having a regular or pleasing shape
a shapely figure
shapeliness
noun
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