'Shapely' definitions:

Definition of 'shapely'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape; "a slim waist and shapely legs" [ant: unshapely]

Definition of 'Shapely'

From: GCIDE
  • Shapely \Shape"ly\, a. [Compar. Shapelier; superl. Shapeliest.]
  • 1. Well-formed; having a regular shape; comely; symmetrical. --T. Warton. [1913 Webster]
  • Waste sandy valleys, once perplexed with thorn, The spiry fir and shapely box adorn. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • Where the shapely column stood. --Couper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Fit; suitable. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Shaply for to be an alderman. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

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