full-figured
full-figured — adjective
1. describing a person — especially a woman — whose body is larger in size, with so
describing a person — especially a woman — whose body is larger in size, with soft, rounded curves; used in fashion and clothing contexts as a positive or neutral alternative to terms like 'overweight'
Mira's clothing line is designed specifically for full-figured women who want stylish outfits.
collocation: full-figured women
Full-figured models like Anjali are helping to change beauty standards in the fashion world.
The magazine cover featured a full-figured woman in a stunning red dress.
Mizuki found a tailor who makes beautiful jackets for full-figured customers.
Many stores now sell a wide range of full-figured clothing for different occasions.
- curvy
emphasizes an hourglass shape with a defined waist, while full-figured focuses on overall larger size
- plus-size
more common as a retail sizing label; full-figured is less formal and more descriptive
- voluptuous
suggests sexual attractiveness with curves, stronger connotation than full-figured
文法句型
full-figured + noun (woman / model / customer / shape / body type)
用法筆記
Often used as an attributive adjective before nouns (full-figured woman, full-figured model). This term carries a more positive or neutral tone than 'overweight' and is common in fashion-industry discourse around body inclusivity.