SHAPELY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

shapely

adjective

ˈshā-plē

Definition of shapely

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 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 Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024 The tattoo-chic designs are instantly recognizable, and the models that Christian Audigier’s team lined up were more shapely than skeletal women at some shows, lending the line some va-va-voom! — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 And for the 2022 Red Sea International Film Festival, actor Marina Ruy Barbosa also wore an exuberant but shapely red gown. — Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for shapely

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Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

In the old format, Shane van Gisbergen’s road-course dominance would’ve automatically qualified him for the playoff field thanks to two wins at extra curvy tracks this summer.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Away from the track and on curvy country roads outside of Atlanta, the X was always ready to lurch forward and pounce on any corner or straight.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of curvy

Adjective

However, as robot arms swivel, rotate, and extend, the electrical cables, fiber optics, and pneumatic hoses supplying them endure severe mechanical stress.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Mitchell developed the system by repurposing a six-axis industrial arm with a custom launcher, shuttlecock magazine, pneumatic actuators, and high-speed spinning wheels.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

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