Statuesque

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /statjʊˈɛsk/, /statʃʊˈɛsk/

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} statuesque, from statue + -esque.

Full definition of statuesque

Adjective

1. Like a statue. from 18th c.
2. (of a woman) Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive. from 19th c.Christy Turlington is a statuesque supermodel famous for her Calvin Klein ads.