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li
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–adjective,
-li⋅er,
-li⋅est.
having a pleasing shape, esp. with reference to a woman's figure.
Origin:
1325–75;
shape
+
-ly
;
r. ME
shaply, schaply;
cf. OE
gesceaplīce
(adv.) fitly
Related forms:
shape⋅li⋅ness,
noun
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shape·ly
(shāp'lē)
adj.
shape·li·er
,
shape·li·est
Having a distinct shape.
Having a pleasing shape.
shape'li·ness
n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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