Statuesque — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk/ stat·u·esque

Meaning & Definition of Statuesque

Statuesque (adjective)

  1. resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness; especially, having a tall and shapely form

Statuesque (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a tall and pleasing form like that of a statue

    "a statuesque young woman"

    "His statuesque physique makes him a natural for modeling."

    similar: elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, sublime, superb, aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, flawless, perfect, radiant, dainty, delicate, personable, pleasant, presentable, chocolate-box, prettyish, desirable, dishy, dollish, foxy, hot, luscious, nubile, pulchritudinous, seductive, sexy, toothsome, hunky, studly (slang), arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showstopping, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy, photogenic, telegenic
    opposite: unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, abhorrent, abominable, bad, disagreeable, disgusting, dreadful, foul, frightful, ghastly, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, objectionable, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, terrible, vile

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Statuesque

The most common words with a similar meaning to Statuesque:

Chiefly British: bonny
Slang: studly
elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, sublime, superb, aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Statuesque

Words with the opposite meaning of Statuesque:

unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, abhorrent, abominable, bad, disagreeable, disgusting

Word Forms of Statuesque

Derived words: statuesquely (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Statuesque

First known use: 1799

Frequently Asked Questions about Statuesque

What does "Statuesque" mean?

"Statuesque" means resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness; especially, having a tall and shapely form. As an adjective, it is defined as: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness; especially, having a tall and shapely form.

What is another word for "Statuesque"?

Other words for "Statuesque" include elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid and sublime. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Statuesque" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Statuesque"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Statuesque". Common alternatives include elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, sublime, superb and aesthetic.

What is the opposite of "Statuesque"?

Antonyms of "Statuesque" include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy and unbecoming.

How do you use "Statuesque" in a sentence?

Examples of "Statuesque" in a sentence: "a statuesque young woman"; "His statuesque physique makes him a natural for modeling.".

Is "Statuesque" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Statuesque" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Statuesque"?

"Statuesque" is pronounced /ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk/ and divided into syllables as stat·u·esque.

What is the origin of the word "Statuesque"?

First known use: 1799.