shapely
adjective
having a pleasing shape, especially with reference to a woman's figure.
unshapeliness
-
a word derived from
shapely.
Example Sentences
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This doesn't seem to do anything except accentuate the unshapeliness of the gallery.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 4, 2010
In his emotion all unshapeliness of limb or movement seemed to have disappeared.
From Eleanor by Mrs. Humphry Ward
The ends of his wide trousers were clipped tight round his ankles, so that his heavy hobnailed boots were displayed in all their vast unshapeliness.
From Servants of the Guns by Jeffery E. Jeffery
That the sixteen pages are excessively brilliant does not a bit excuse the wilful unshapeliness of the book's design.
From The Author's Craft by Arnold Bennett
By a slight stress laid on the difference of usage the unshapeliness may be done away with, and a new grace found where none was sought.
From Style by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh
