Meaning
curvy, buxom
- having an attractive, full, and shapely figure (especially of a woman)
In a sentence
L'attrice è apprezzata per il suo corpo formoso ed elegante.
The actress is admired for her curvy and elegant body.
Questo abito lungo valorizza particolarmente una figura formosa.
This long dress particularly flatters a curvy figure.
I dipinti d'epoca ritraevano spesso donne dal corpo formoso.
Period paintings often portrayed women with a curvy body.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| formoso | masculine · singular |
| formosa | feminine · singular |
| formosi | masculine · plural |
| formose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Conveys an appreciative aesthetic judgment of body curves, unlike neutral or negative weight terms.