STATUESQUE

Junoesque, statuesque

(adjective) suggestive of a statue

stately, statuesque

(adjective) of size and dignity suggestive of a statue

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

statuesque (comparative more statuesque, superlative most statuesque)

Resembling or characteristic of a statue. [from 18th c.]

(of a woman) Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive. [from 19th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Stat`u*esque", a.

Definition: Partaking of, or exemplifying, the characteristics of a statue; having the symmetry, or other excellence, of a statue artistically made; as, statuesquelimbs; a statuesque attitude. Their characters are mostly statuesque even in this respect, that they have no background. Hare.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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