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statuesque adjective [ ˌstatʃʊˈɛsk ]

• (of a woman) attractively tall, graceful, and dignified.
• "her statuesque beauty"
Similar: tall and dignified, imposing, striking, stately, majestic, noble, magnificent, splendid, impressive, regal, well proportioned, handsome, beautiful,
• reminiscent of a statue in size, posture, or stillness.
• "frozen, statuesque attitudes"
Origin: late 18th century: from statue, on the pattern of picturesque .


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