- of or like a statue
- tall and well-proportioned, with a stately grace and dignity
Origin of statuesque
statu(e) + -esque
adjective
The definition of statuesque is someone, especially a woman, who is tall and dignified.
A tall, beautiful woman known for her poise and grace is an example of someone who would be described asstatuesque.
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statuesque
adjective
Suggestive of a statue, as in proportion, grace, or dignity; stately.
Related Forms:
- stat′u·esque′ly
adverb
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Adjective
(comparative more statuesque, superlative most statuesque)
- Like a statue. [from 18th c.]
- (of a woman) Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive. [from 19th c.]
- Christy Turlington is a statuesque supermodel famous for her Calvin Klein ads.
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Sentence Examples
- While statuesque beauties may find it easier to land on a best legs list, some petite celebrities are also listed due to their shapely gams.
- Statuesque plus sizes can get away with just about any length; knee length will show off your legs if they're your best feature, while a floor-length dress will make you look even taller.
- The dramatically plunging neckline and exotic necklace she wore ensured that the statuesque Angelina would look stunning in this classic number.
- Runway models often have statuesque and ornate hairstyles that heighten their frame while adding impeccable glamour to their ensemble.
- Known to favor floral prints, the statuesque First Lady has no problem pulling off patterns that may swallow a more petite woman.
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WORDS NEAR statuesque IN THE DICTIONARY
- statuesque
- statued
- statueless
- statuelike