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statuesque

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stat⋅u⋅esque

  [stach-oo-esk]
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–adjective
like or suggesting a statue, as in massive or majestic dignity, grace, or beauty.
Origin:
1825–35; statue + -esque

Related forms:
stat⋅u⋅esque⋅ly, adverb
stat⋅u⋅esque⋅ness, noun
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stat·u·esque   (stāch'ōō-ěsk')   
adj.  Suggestive of a statue, as in proportion, grace, or dignity; stately.
stat'u·esque'ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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