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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Adjective

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
It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

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The city collected that data independently of the camera system using pneumatic roadway tubes that measure vehicle speeds.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
If the pneumatic system fails for any reason, the CVT continues to operate mechanically, keeping the UTV trail-ready and operational.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pneumatic

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