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Definition of shapely

shapely

/ˈʃeɪp.li/
shape · ly
Adverb:shapelily
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1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for shapely

• Nearby Words

shapelessly
shapelessness
shapeliness
shapely
shaper
shapeshifter
shapeshifting

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century as 'shapli', formed from the noun 'shape' and the adjectival suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shapely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shapely
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