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Shapeliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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shapeliest

 

[ ˈʃeɪp.li.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'shapeliest' is the superlative form of 'shapely', used to describe someone or something that has an attractive or well-defined form. This word is generally associated with the contours of the body, particularly in reference to women, suggesting a curvaceous physique that is often viewed as appealing by societal standards. This term can also extend to objects that possess pleasing shapes.

Synonyms

most attractive, most curvaceous, most well-defined

Examples of usage

  • She was the shapeliest dancer in the troupe.
  • The shapeliest vase on the shelf caught my eye.
  • He admired the shapeliest cars in the showroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "shapeliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais atraente

🇮🇳 सबसे आकर्षक

🇩🇪 die attraktivste

🇮🇩 paling menarik

🇺🇦 найпривабливіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej atrakcyjny

🇯🇵 最も魅力的な

🇫🇷 le plus séduisant

🇪🇸 el más atractivo

🇹🇷 en çekici

🇰🇷 가장 매력적인

🇸🇦 الأكثر جاذبية

🇨🇿 nejpřitažlivější

🇸🇰 najatraktívnejší

🇨🇳 最有吸引力的

🇸🇮 najbolj privlačen

🇮🇸 mest aðlaðandi

🇰🇿 ең тартымды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მიმზიდველი

🇦🇿 ən cəlbedici

🇲🇽 el más atractivo

Etymology

The word 'shapely' comes from the Old English term 'sceap', meaning 'shape' or 'form'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*skapiz', which refers to the concept of 'shaping' or 'forming'. Over time, the adjective evolved to 'shapely', describing objects or bodies that are well-formed and pleasing to the eye. The superlative 'shapeliest' was created by adding the suffix '-est', which denotes the highest degree of a quality. Historically, the appreciation of 'shape' has played a significant role in art and culture, influencing ideals of beauty and aesthetics in various societies. This appreciation has shifted over the centuries, reflecting changing standards of beauty and attractiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,156, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.