well-shaped
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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She affectionately recalls her father as “tall with a slender, well-proportioned build. Distinguished in appearance, he had dark hair, a mustache, and brown eyes that commanded attention in a gentle manner. His hands were strong—well-shaped, accentuated by his engagement and wedding rings. Attentive and sensitive to his surroundings, Papa … looked good in whatever he wore.”
From Slate
Like Moto, Lupo’s pizza dough has soul; a crackle of a crust more akin to a baguette or well-shaped loaf than your average floppy base, mostly there as a toppings delivery system.
From Seattle Times
Each bivalve must be individually pinned to a line before being suspended in the water, a process called ear-hanging that results in particularly large, well-shaped animals with a potential wholesale price of as much as $3 each when sold live.
From New York Times
They are not the only possibility, but they offer a good example of a well-shaped, all-purpose glass.
From New York Times
“I've never focused on weight and I don't weigh myself, but rather focus on tone and I don't consider a skinny body to be a healthy or a well-shaped body,” Kiss explained.
From Fox News
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