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shape⋅ly

  [sheyp-lee]
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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

  1. Having a distinct shape.

  2. Having a pleasing shape.

shape'li·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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