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View usage for: (stætʃuesk) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A statuesque woman is big and tall, and stands straight. [written] She was a statuesque brunette. Synonyms: well-proportioned, stately, Junoesque, imposing More Synonyms of statuesque statuesque in British English (ˌstætjʊˈɛsk) adjectivelike a statue, esp in possessing great formal beauty or dignity Derived forms statuesquely (ˌstatuˈesquely) adverb statuesqueness (ˌstatuˈesqueness) noun Word origin C19: from statue + -esque, on the model of picturesquestatuesque in American English (ˌstætʃuˈɛsk) adjective of or like a statue ; specif.,a. tall and well-proportioned b. having a stately grace and dignity Derived forms statuesquely (ˌstatuˈesquely) adverb statuesqueness (ˌstatuˈesqueness) noun Word origin statue + -esque Examples of 'statuesque' in a sentencestatuesque He was struck by a statuesque blonde at the coffee point. Definition (of a woman) tall and well-proportioned She was a statuesque woman of thirty-eight. Synonyms well-proportioned Junoesque Additional synonymsDefinition calm, impressive, and worthy of respect He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner. Synonyms distinguished, august, reserved, imposing, formal, grave, noble, upright, stately, solemn, lofty, exalted, decorousDefinition grand or impressive An imposing figure loomed over me. Synonyms impressive, striking, grand, august, powerful, effective, commanding, awesome, majestic, dignified, stately, forcibleDefinition beautiful, dignified, and impressive a majestic country home Synonyms grand, magnificent, impressive, superb, kingly, royal, august, princely, imposing, imperial, noble, splendid, elevated, awesome, dignified, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, lofty, pompous, grandiose, exalted, splendiferous (facetious) Nearby words ofstatuesque - stationary
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Additional synonymsDefinition splendid and dignified Never has she looked so regal. Synonyms royal, majestic, kingly or queenly, noble, princely, proud, magnificent, sovereign, fit for a king or queen Definition having a dignified, impressive, and graceful appearance or manner Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running. Synonyms grand, majestic, dignified, royal, august, imposing, impressive, elegant, imperial, noble, regal, solemn, lofty, pompous, ceremonious |