adj
shapeless
Shapeless (adj) means lacking a clear or defined shape. Example: “She wore a shapeless grey sweater that hid her figure completely.”
adj
1
Lacking a clear or defined shape.
"If you skip the prelude, which is at once rhythmically square and shapeless, this Lohengrin starts out decently enough, for Hans Helm is one of the okayest Heralds on disc (a modest compliment, to be sure)."
— Records in Review (1976)
"She wore a shapeless grey sweater that hid her figure completely."
How to use shapeless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFormless — with no distinct outline or structure.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shapeless
- Superlative
- most shapeless
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She wore a _____ grey sweater that hid her figure completely.
Etymology
From shape plus the suffix -less, "without."
Related words
Rhymes for shapeless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
loveless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shapeless” mean?
The word “shapeless” means lacking a clear or defined shape. In plain terms, formless — with no distinct outline or structure.
How do you use “shapeless” in a sentence?
Here is “shapeless” used in a sentence: “She wore a shapeless grey sweater that hid her figure completely.”
What part of speech is “shapeless”?
“Shapeless” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of shapeless?
"shapeless" (adj) means lacking a clear or defined shape.
