Meaning & use
Statuesque
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Tall, graceful, and dignified in a way that resembles a statue.
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The model's statuesque figure made her a favorite for evening gown campaigns.
She stood statuesque at the podium, calm and composed before the crowd.
A note on using this word
Statuesque is most often used to describe a person's height and poise, evoking the elegance and stillness of a classical statue.
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