modelesque

Strikingly tall, elegant

Modelesque describes someone whose appearance or bearing resembles that of a fashion model—tall, slender, striking, with features that photograph well.

The word suggests elegance and a certain polished quality: She had a modelesque figure, His modelesque cheekbones caught the light.

Often applied to people who aren't actually models but could be.

appearance

statuesque

Tall, graceful, dignified

angular · sculpted · elegant · poised · willowy · leggy · slender · tall · graceful · refined

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

haute · designer · vogue · chic · stylish · trendsetting · fashionable · camera-ready · posed · fierce

demeanor

aloof

Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting

cool · detached · enigmatic · serene · unflappable · mysterious · distant · self-assured · collected · controlled

Opposites
physical appearance/beauty

modelesqueplain

Basic and unremarkable

homely · unattractive · ugly · unremarkable · frumpy

body type/figure

modelesquesquat

Crouching on bent legs

stocky · dumpy · short · heavyset · pudgy

presence/bearing

modelesqueungainly

Lacking ease of movement

awkward · graceless · clumsy · schlubby · frumpish

Family

model, models, modeled, modelled, modeling, modelling, modeler, modeller, remodel

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G