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Shape·ly, a. [Compar. Shapelier superl. Shapeliest.]
1. Well-formed; having a regular shape; comely; symmetrical.
Waste sandy valleys, once perplexed with thorn,
The spiry fir and shapely box adorn. --Pope.
Where the shapely column stood. --Couper.
2. Fit; suitable. [Obs.]
Shaply for to be an alderman. --Chaucer.
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shapely
adj : having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape; "a slim waist
and shapely legs" [ant: unshapely]
[also: shapeliest, shapelier]