statuesque

stat·u·esque

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stach-oo-esk]
- /ˌstætʃ uˈɛsk/
- /ˌstætʃ.uˈesk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stach-oo-esk]
- /ˌstætʃ uˈɛsk/

Definitions of statuesque word

adjective statuesque like or suggesting a statue, as in massive or majestic dignity, grace, or beauty. 1
adjective statuesque tall and imposing 1
adjective statuesque A statuesque woman is big and tall, and stands straight. 0
adjective statuesque like a statue, esp in possessing great formal beauty or dignity 0
adjective statuesque of or like a statue 0
adjective statuesque tall and well-proportioned 0

See all 7 definitions of statuesque

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Origin of statuesque

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; statue + -esque

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Parts of speech for Statuesque

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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statuesque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for statuesque

adj statuesque

altitudinous — pertaining to altitude or height
balletic — If you describe someone's movements as balletic, you mean that they have some of the graceful qualities of ballet.
beanstalk — the stem of a bean plant
bosomy — (of a woman) having large breasts
curvaceous — If someone describes a woman as curvaceous, they think she is attractive because of the curves of her body.

adjective statuesque

curvesome — (dated) curvy.
zaftig — (of a woman) having a pleasantly plump figure.

All 11 Synonyms of statuesque