shapely meaning

UK US /ˈʃeɪpli/ 2 syllables

shapely (adjective): having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape.

Definition of shapely

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
- a slim waist and shapely legs
Opposite: unshapely
Similar: bosomy, callipygian, clean-limbed, full-fashioned, Junoesque, modeled, retrousse, well-proportioned, well-turned
Related forms: shape, shapeliness

shapely in a sentence

My ideal woman is shapely, intelligent and a polyglot.
The young lady was beautiful and shapely.

How to pronounce shapely

shapely is pronounced /ˈʃeɪpli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in LY · 7-letter words

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