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shapely Antonyms

Opposite of shapely

Because the opposite of shapely shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a pleasing, attractive, or well-proportioned physical form (especially of a person's body or limbs).

Usage Example

"The dancer was admired for her graceful posture and shapeless legs."

Strongest
shapeless
misshapen
Strong
disproportionate
ungainly
Weak
awkward

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a neat, symmetrical, or aesthetically pleasing structure or outline (of an object, plant, or artistic work).

Usage Example

"The gardener pruned the overgrown boxwood into a formless hedge."

Strongest
formless
shapeless
Strong
amorphous
lopsided
asymmetrical

Similar words to shapely

Words similar to shapely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

well-proportioned
symmetrical
curvaceous
curvy
proportional
proportionate
statuesque
balanced
See all synonyms of shapely

• Nearby Words

shapelessly
shapelessness
shapeliness
shapely
shaper
shapeshifter
shapeshifting

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shapely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shapely
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