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Definition of statuesque adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

statuesque

adjective
 
/ˌstætʃuˈesk/
 
/ˌstætʃuˈesk/
 (formal)
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  1. (usually of a woman) tall and beautiful in an impressive way; like a statue synonym imposingTopics Appearancec2
    Word Originlate 18th cent.: from statue, on the pattern of picturesque.
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