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shapely

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  1. 1. superl. Well-formed; having a regular shape; comely; symmetrical. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Fit; suitable. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. Well-formed; having a regular shape; comely; symmetrical. T. Warton. Waste sandy valleys, once perplexed with thorn, The spiry fir and shapely box adorn. Pope. Where the shapely column stood. Couper. 2. Fit; suitable. [Obs.] Shaply for to be an alderman. Chaucer. Source: webster
  5. 5. j:100 a. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape Source: ecdict

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