adjective

statuesque

stach-oo-ESK/ˌstætʃuˈesk/

Tall, graceful, and dignified in appearance.

The statuesque woman stands gracefully in an elegant long dress.

Tall graceful Black woman stands in elegant long dress.

Etymology

Being “like a statue” came to suggest the formal dignity and beauty of sculpture. Applied to a person, it describes an impressively tall, graceful appearance.

In context

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looks statuesque and breathtakingly elegant. Her secret, choosing dress styles that elongate her petite frame.

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More examples

Her statuesque mother draws attention whenever she enters a room.
The designer chooses a statuesque model for the runway show.
Even in sneakers, Maya looks statuesque.

Forms

statuesque

statue noun — A sculpted figure of someone or something.

Similar words

stately: Emphasizes dignified bearing or grandeur, not necessarily height.
imposing: Emphasizes impressive size or presence, without necessarily suggesting grace.
graceful: Emphasizes smooth movement or pleasing form rather than height.