statuesque

/ˈstætʃəˌwɛsk/

Other forms: statuesquely

If your favorite teacher is as beautiful and impressive as a statue in a museum, go ahead and describe him or her as statuesque.

Statuesque means "like a statue," in the sense that someone is dignified, good looking, and maybe a little intimidating. It's an adjective that is almost always used to describe a tall woman, and while it's a compliment, it can sometimes be interpreted as meaning simply "big and tall." The Latin root means "statue," statua, and it in turn comes from stare, "to stand."

Definitions of statuesque

1. adjective

   suggestive of a statue
   synonyms: Junoesque

   shapely

   having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
2. adjective

   of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
   synonyms: stately

   tall

   great in vertical dimension; high in stature