What does shapely mean?
Definitions for shapely
ˈʃeɪp lishape·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word shapely.
Princeton's WordNet
shapelyadjective
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
"a slim waist and shapely legs"
Wiktionary
shapelyadjective
Having a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Shapelyadverb
Symmetrical; well formed.
Etymology: from shape.
ChatGPT
shapely
Shapely typically refers to having a pleasing or attractive shape, form, or figure. This can be applied to various contexts like a person's body, a piece of sculpture, a structure, or even a plot in a story. It is often used to denote bodily curves or outlines that are aesthetically pleasing or proportioned according to conventional standards of beauty. However, its interpretation may vary based on cultural and personal preferences.
Webster Dictionary
Shapely
well-formed; having a regular shape; comely; symmetrical
Shapely
fit; suitable
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shapely in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shapely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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Translations for shapely
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- حَسَنArabic
- úhlednýCzech
- velformetDanish
- formschonGerman
- καλοφτιαγμένοςGreek
- bonformaEsperanto
- bien proporcionadoSpanish
- خوش فرمPersian
- muodokasFinnish
- galbéFrench
- cumtha, greantaIrish
- cumachdailScottish Gaelic
- շենArmenian
- rupawanIndonesian
- formoso, polputo, tornito, prosperosoItalian
- velskaptNorwegian
- kształtnyPolish
- bine proporţionatRomanian
- välväxtSwedish
- سڈولUrdu
- 匀称地Chinese
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