full-figured

/ˌfʊlˈfɪɡ.əd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfʊlˈfɪɡ.jɚd/ (ame, ipa)

full-figured — adjective

1. used to describe a person, especially a woman, whose body is larger and softly r

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used to describe a person, especially a woman, whose body is larger and softly rounded, often with a fuller chest and hips

例句

The designer chose a full-figured model for the new summer dress line.

full-figured + person noun

Ritu looked full-figured in the fitted red evening dress.

look full-figured after a linking verb

同義詞
  • curvy

    more modern and often more approving

  • shapely

    more strongly positive about attractive curves

  • plump

    suggests extra softness or weight and can sound less polite

反義詞
  • slim

    having a thin body shape

  • slender

    thin in a graceful or elegant way

文法句型

full-figured + noun

be/look full-figured

用法筆記

Usually used in descriptions of appearance, fashion, or body shape. It often sounds milder and more polite than directly saying someone is fat, and it can also describe clothes made for a fuller body.