as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a shapely blonde who had a lead role in numerous Hollywood movies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shapely
Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.
—
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 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
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for shapely
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 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
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for shapely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapely
Adjective
-
The pancakes were fluffy on the inside and lacy at the edges, topped with a generous dollop of Meyer lemon curd and a handful of gloriously plump blueberries.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The rooms With curvaceous walls, built in fast-growing Indonesian bamboo, split-level villas with a spiral staircase that winds seashell-like between a ground-floor lounge and upstairs living quarters have the grounding feel of being wrapped in a tropical bamboo forest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The curvaceous four-door was developed to add some diversity to the French marque’s lineup during the 1990s but never made it to production.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The Anneli natural wood dresser is the latest addition into the Crate & Barrel repertoire of curvy furniture.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Finish the look with the matching Bolinas Woven Bench at the foot of your bed and the Raleigh Headboard for a curvy hint of texture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The human’s task was relegated to pumping a foot pedal to create the pneumatic pressure that drove the automaton.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
-
On Tuesday, Crisafulli presented a $38,000 request for a pneumatic breaching tool.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapely. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
