shapely Meaning & Definition
What Does Shapely Mean?
Shapely is an adjective that means Having a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
Shapely at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʃeɪpli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | voluptuous, buxom and statuesque |
| Antonyms | unshapely |
| Comparative / superlative | shapelier, shapeliest |
Shapely Definition (Adjective)
- Having a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
Synonyms of Shapely
Antonyms of Shapely
Shapely in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
shapely (comparative shapelier or more shapely, superlative shapeliest or most shapely)
Words That Rhyme With Shapely
Origin of Shapely
From Middle English schaply, schappely (“well-shaped, beautiful, attractive”), perhaps from Old English *ġesċeaplīċ (“according to design, proper, fit”) (suggested by Old English ġesċeaplīċe (“properly, fitting, well”)), equivalent to shape + -ly.
Shapely Pronunciation
You say shapely as //ˈʃeɪpli//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Shapely
What part of speech is shapely?
Shapely is an adjective.
What is another word for shapely?
Close synonyms of shapely are voluptuous, buxom and statuesque. See the full list of shapely synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of shapely?
The opposite of shapely is unshapely.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of shapely?
The comparative form is shapelier and the superlative form is shapeliest.