STATUESQUE Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

statuesque

adjective

Definition of statuesque

as in beautiful

having a tall and pleasing form like that of a statue a statuesque young woman His statuesque physique makes him a natural for modeling.

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Recent Examples of statuesque The verdant grounds feature aged olive trees and statuesque palm trees. — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 The statuesque star wore a red bra top with a thong bottom, posing for a mirror selfie video and photos. — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 Fellow supermodel Anok Yai also opted for a literal expression of the statuesque nature of her work, dressed as a Black Madonna in Balenciaga. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuesque

Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque

Adjective

Ben is a real talent and will craft a beautiful and compelling documentary.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Starting the fourth with beautiful field position, the Bruins needed three plays to score.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Alessi 5009/15 Bottle Coaster Looking for a handsome housewarming gift?

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

But Maguire and Strayer are felt as loudly as Maines across the record, through their gorgeous harmonies, but also fiddle and banjo and, sometimes, sitar and accordion.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
His 41-yard touchdown pass to receiver Cam Coleman in the first quarter against Oklahoma was a gorgeous throw.

— Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Amazon includes eight different color choices in this sale, from the lovely Chilled Lilac or Dewdrop Mint, all the way to the basic white or black options.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

The answer is both, with Wildwood representing a staggering achievement from the company that has given us such superb efforts as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Granted, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are superb smartphones, and safe choices if you're used to the status quo.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Elyton Hotel, now a Marriott property, occupies the stunning landmark Beaux Arts Empire Building, which was the tallest building in Alabama when it was built in 1909.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
The narrative and visual imagination on display is truly stunning, but they’re overshadowed by the genuine feeling in the screenplay crafted by director and Laika CEO Travis Knight and writer Chris Butler (ParaNorman, Missing Link).

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of stunning

Adjective

The elegant and spacious suites feature terraces with sun loungers and panoramic ocean views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

The Bridgewater Associates founder told CNBC equities have so far weathered the global bond sell-off because earnings growth has kept expected stock returns attractive, relative to bonds.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
This is why smaller logistics companies are becoming an attractive alternative to legacy providers.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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