Definitions
- Describing a person's body that is well-proportioned and attractive. - Referring to an object or structure that has an aesthetically pleasing shape or form. - Talking about a garment or clothing that flatters the body's curves and contours.
- Describing a person's body shape that is curvy with a narrow waist and wider hips and bust. - Referring to an object or structure that has a distinctive hourglass shape, such as an hourglass timer or a guitar. - Talking about a garment or clothing that is designed to create an hourglass silhouette.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is visually appealing.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's body shape.
- 3Both can be used to describe an object's shape or form.
- 4Both are associated with aesthetics and beauty.
- 5Both can be used to describe clothing that flatters the body.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Shapely refers to something that has a pleasing shape or form, while hourglass specifically refers to a curvy body shape with a narrow waist and wider hips and bust.
- 2Focus: Shapely emphasizes proportion and attractiveness, while hourglass emphasizes the specific curvy shape.
- 3Usage: Shapely can be used to describe a wider range of objects and structures, while hourglass is more specific to body shape and some objects.
- 4Connotation: Shapely is a more general and neutral term, while hourglass has a more specific and sometimes sexual connotation.
Remember this!
Shapely and hourglass are both words used to describe something that is visually appealing and has an aesthetically pleasing shape or form. However, shapely is a more general term that can be used to describe a wider range of objects and structures, while hourglass specifically refers to a curvy body shape with a narrow waist and wider hips and bust.
