statuesque
adjective
like or suggesting a statue, as in massive or majestic dignity, grace, or beauty.
statuesquely
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a word derived from
statuesque.
Example Sentences
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Former Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes sat statuesquely for 45 minutes before intoning: "And now, lettest thou thy servant depart in peace."
From Time Magazine Archive
This cycle of repression and catharsis is endowed with the mysteries of personality and feeling by Actress Barrymore, statuesquely assisted by Louis Calhern.
From Time Magazine Archive
Seven times in a few weeks her familiar figure swept statuesquely into London theaters and cinemas.
From Time Magazine Archive
He threw the reins to the groom, who sat statuesquely behind him, and said: "Drive home."
From The Indian Lily and Other Stories by Ludwig Lewisohn
She spent her time in study of the room and its appointments, and in now and then glancing out at Mr. Libby, who sat statuesquely patient in the buggy.
From Dr. Breen's Practice by William Dean Howells
