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Well-proportioned

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Having good and pleasing proportions..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Having good and pleasing proportions.
  2. Compact.

Example Sentences

They were shewn into the usual sitting room, well-proportioned & well-furnished;—tho’ it saw Furniture rather originally good & extremely well kept, than new or shewey—[…]
The whole structure is 630 ft. long, and is remarkable for its massive but well-proportioned outlines.

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What does well-proportioned mean?

Well-proportioned means Having good and pleasing proportions..

What is a synonym for well-proportioned?

Common synonyms include built, shapely.

What is the opposite of well-proportioned?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use well-proportioned in a sentence?

They were shewn into the usual sitting room, well-proportioned & well-furnished;—tho’ it saw Furniture rather originally good & extremely well kept, than new or shewey—[…]

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