statuesque

[stach-oo-esk]

adjective

1. like or suggesting a statue, as in massive or majestic dignity, grace, or beauty.

statuesque

/ ˌstætjʊˈɛsk /

adjective

1. like a statue, esp in possessing great formal beauty or dignity

Other Word Forms

• statuesquely adverb
• statuesqueness noun
• unstatuesque adjective
• unstatuesquely adverb
• unstatuesqueness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of statuesque¹

First recorded in 1825–35; statue + -esque

Word History and Origins

Origin of statuesque¹

C19: from _statue + _-esque , on the model of _picturesque

Example Sentences

The raw emotion in Emery's goal celebrations, as he turned and pumped his fists towards the Aston Villa crowd, was in contrast to the statuesque figure he cut an hour before.

From BBC

During Friday night jazz at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, I met Katrina, a statuesque blond who had recently emigrated from Russia.

From Los Angeles Times

With her Art Deco fireplace as a backdrop and an iPhone perched on a tripod, she stunned the internet with her outlandish silhouettes, statuesque poses and high-fashion innovation.

From Los Angeles Times

The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times

Hardest look Blount: Building some of the more statuesque wigs with cages and creating hair origami to add to them.

From Los Angeles Times