shapefuladj.
/ˈʃeɪpfʊl/ΘΚΠ
the world > space > shape > [adjective] > having many or all forms
variformed1578
milliformc1581
Protean1594
multiform1603
shapeful?1615
omniform1642
polymorphean1656
diversiform1660
variform1662
multiformousa1670
proteiform1724
various1725
versiform1727
polymorphous1798
maniform?1811
polymorphic1816
pantomorphic1836
omniformal1848
polymorph1872
pluriform1938
?1615 G. Chapman tr. Homer Odysses (new ed.) xvii. 648 The Gods Haue often visited these rich abods..since their pow'rs (Being alwayes [? = all ways] shapefull) glide through Townes and Tow'rs.
2. Shapely.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > beauty of shape or form > [adjective]
(fair) of flesh and fellc1000
sittinga1300
well-sittinga1300
well-shapedc1300
lealc1350
well-shapenc1380
shapelya1382
well-formeda1425
well-moulded1616
shapeful1621
clever1674
shapeable1719
formful1798
1621 G. Sandys tr. Ovid First Five Bks. Metamorphosis iv. 98 But, now in her owne Fountayne bathes her faire And shapefull lims.
1842 J. Sterling Ess. & Tales (1848) I. 437 The..struggle for power and riches absorbs the energies that would otherwise exert themselves in shapeful melody.
1867 G. MacDonald Disciple & other Poems xi Their floral speech, Their lovely silences of shapeful lore.
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adj.?1615