Statuesque: meaning, definitions and examples

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statuesque

 

[ หŒstรฆtสƒuหˆษ›sk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Statuesque describes someone who is tall, attractive, and has a strong, upright posture, reminiscent of a statue. It often implies a certain gracefulness and elegance in the person's demeanor and physicality.

Synonyms

elegant, graceful, imposing, majestic, tall

Examples of usage

  • She walked into the room with a statuesque presence that drew everyone's attention.
  • His statuesque figure made him the center of attention at the gala.
  • The model struck a statuesque pose during the photo shoot.

Translations

Translations of the word "statuesque" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estatuรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฎเคพ เคœเฅˆเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช statuesk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั‚ัƒะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ statua

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝซๅƒใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท statuesque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estatuaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heykelsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ์ƒ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุซุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sochaล™skรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sochรกrsky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅก‘่ˆฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kiparski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styttus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏัั–ะฝะดะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heykษ™lvari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estatuario

Etymology

The term 'statuesque' originates from the Latin word 'statua', which means 'statue'. The word conveys the characteristics of a statue, particularly the qualities associated with classical sculptures that exhibit idealized beauty and form. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, becoming a popular descriptor for individuals who exhibit a striking and commendable physical presence. Statuesque is often used in artistic and literary contexts to highlight the beauty and dignified appearance of a person, emphasizing the timeless and enduring qualities that statues represent. The evolution of its usage parallels changing societal standards of beauty and elegance, linking the term not just to physical height but also to an overall commanding aura and grace.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,566 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.