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 on the Web 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 But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021 This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells. Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021 See all Example Sentences for shapely 

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“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapely. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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