statuesque

American  

[stach-oo-esk] / ˌstætʃ uˈɛsk /

adjective

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

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statuesque British  

/ ˌstætjʊˈɛsk /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of statuesque

First recorded in 1825–35; statue + -esque

Example Sentences

Once again, it was weakness at set-pieces that proved fatal for West Ham as Dominguez met Elliot Anderson's corner with a looping header that dropped into the far corner while the Hammers defence stood statuesque.

From Barron's

The drawings emphasize the allegorical side of Ahab’s monomaniacal hunt, fixing the characters in expressive, statuesque postures.

From The Wall Street Journal

A statuesque femme, way over 6 feet tall, Davis was, for decades, a ubiquitous, commanding figure across much of Los Angeles’ artistic landscape.

From Los Angeles Times

The statuesque Ms. Chapa wears a silvery unitard that bares her shoulders and arms to allow for winglike moments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nevertheless, she remains as statuesque and merciless as Weaver was onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times