statuesque

/ˌstætʃuˈesk/ (bre, ipa) · [stˌætʃuˈɛsk] /ˌstætʃuˈesk/ (ame, ipa) · [stˌætʃuˈɛsk] /ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk How to pronounce statuesque (audio)/ (ame, mw)

statuesque — 形容詞

  • statuesquepositive
  • more statuesquecomparative
  • most statuesquesuperlative

1. describes someone, especially a woman, whose height, balanced shape, and calm be

1.形容詞C1
釋義

高挑優美的

高而勻稱，像雕像般端麗

describes someone, especially a woman, whose height, balanced shape, and calm bearing make her look grand in the way a statue does.

例句

At the school concert, Tara looked statuesque in a long silver gown.

在學校音樂會上，Tara 穿著長長的銀色禮服，看起來高挑優美。

look + statuesque after a linking verb

The photographer chose Sofia for her statuesque height and steady pose.

攝影師因為 Sofia 高挑優美的身形和沉穩的姿勢而選了她。

statuesque + noun describing appearance

同義詞
  • elegant

    focuses on graceful style and does not necessarily imply unusual height

  • striking

    emphasizes a strong visual effect, even without the calm statue-like quality

  • regal

    suggests queenly dignity or authority more than balanced physical shape

反義詞
  • plain

    not especially noticeable or impressive in appearance

  • awkward

    lacking the balanced, graceful shape implied by statuesque

文法句型

statuesque + noun

look/appear + statuesque

用法筆記

Most often used in descriptions of women in fashion, film, or formal settings. It suggests height, balanced shape, and quiet grandeur, so it sounds less natural for lively movement or ordinary casual appearance.