- statuesquely
- adverb see statuesque
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
statuesquely
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Statuesquely — Stat u*esque ly, adv. In a statuesque manner; in a way suggestive of a statue; like a statue. [1913 Webster] A character statuesquely simple in its details. Lowell. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
statuesquely — statuesque ► ADJECTIVE ▪ (especially of a woman) attractively tall, graceful, and dignified. DERIVATIVES statuesquely adverb … English terms dictionary
statuesquely — See statuesque. * * * … Universalium
statuesquely — adverb In a statuesque way … Wiktionary
statuesquely — stat·u·esque·ly … English syllables
statuesquely — adverb see statuesque * * * statuesqueˈly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑statue … Useful english dictionary
statuesque — statuesquely, adv. statuesqueness, n. /stach ooh esk /, adj. like or suggesting a statue, as in massive or majestic dignity, grace, or beauty. [1825 35; STATUE + ESQUE] * * * … Universalium
statuesque — adjective Date: 1834 resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness; especially having a tall and shapely form < a statuesque actress > • statuesquely adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
statuesque — [ˌstatjʊ ɛsk, tʃʊ ] adjective 1》 (of a woman) attractively tall, graceful, and dignified. 2》 reminiscent of a statue in size, posture, or stillness. Derivatives statuesquely adverb statuesqueness noun Origin C18: from statue, on the … English new terms dictionary
statuesque — /stætʃuˈɛsk / (say stachooh esk) adjective like or suggesting a statue, as in formal dignity, grace, immobility, proportions, or beauty. –statuesquely, adverb –statuesqueness, noun …
