English Words for "Body Shape" | C2 Vocabulary

rubenesque

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(of a woman) plump or full-figured body, often highlighting voluptuous curves and a more ample physique

curvaceous curvy juicy plump

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The actress embraced her Rubenesque figure and refused to conform to Hollywood's unrealistic standards of beauty.

In art history class, we learned about the portrayal of Rubenesque women in Baroque paintings.

well-padded

Adjective

/wˈɛlpˈædᵻd/

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having extra body weight

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buxom

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describing a woman with a full, rounded, and attractive figure, often with a pleasing emphasis on curves and ample proportions

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pudgy

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slightly fat or chubby, especially in a cute or endearing way

curvaceous curvy juicy plump

flabby

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(of a person) loose and covered with soft flesh

curvaceous curvy juicy plump

curvaceous

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(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

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husky

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large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

curvaceous curvy juicy plump

tubby

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(of a person) short and fat

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stocky

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(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

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svelte

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(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

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lanky

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(of a person) tall and thin in a way that is not graceful

curvaceous curvy juicy plump

wiry

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having a lean and strong body

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sylphlike

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having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

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willowy

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tall, slender, and elegant, with long, thin limbs

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spindly

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long, thin, and frail in appearance

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scrawny

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thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

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emaciated

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extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food

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gangly

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tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement

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cadaverous

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very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

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brawny

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(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

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sinewy

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having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

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statuesque

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(especially of a woman) beautiful, with a tall elegant figure

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burly

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strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

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strapping

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tall, strong, and well-built, often implying an impressive physical appearance

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stalwart

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possessing a lot of physical strength

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waiflike

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extremely thin and delicate in appearance, often appearing fragile or frail

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swole

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significantly enlarged or heavily muscular, typically due to intense physical exercise or bodybuilding

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thewy

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muscular or possessing well-developed physical strength

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well-upholstered

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/wˈɛlʌpˈoʊlstɚd/

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pleasantly plump or generously proportioned in body size

curvaceous curvy juicy plump

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