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statuesque

/ˌstætʃ.uˈesk/

Traduction: Décrit une personne, surtout une femme, qui est grande, gracieuse et majestueuse d'apparence, comme une statue.

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˌstætʃ.uˈesk/

Describes a person, especially a woman, who is tall, graceful, and dignified in appearance, like a statue.

  • 🇫🇷Décrit une personne, surtout une femme, qui est grande, gracieuse et majestueuse d'apparence, comme une statue.
  1. Tall and dignified C1 formal

    Having a tall, graceful, and dignified appearance, reminiscent of a statue.

    • She had a statuesque figure that commanded attention in the room.
    • The actress was known for her statuesque beauty and elegant posture.
    • He stood statuesque by the window, his silhouette sharp against the light.

    🇫🇷Statue (sens figuré)

    Synonymes: commandingdignifiedgracefulgrandimposingmajesticnobleregalstately

    Antonymes: dumpyruntysquatstumpystunted

  2. Suggestive of a statue C1 formal

    Having the stillness, poise, or formal quality of a statue.

    • Her statuesque pose made her look like a marble sculpture.
    • The dancer held a statuesque position at the end of the performance.
    • His statuesque stillness during the ceremony was impressive.

    🇫🇷Qui évoque une statue

    Synonymes: dignifiedimposingimpressivemajesticnoblesculpturalstately

    Antonymes: distortedmisshapenuglyunsightly

  • more statuesque comparative form
  • most statuesque superlative form