Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Statue

//ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

    "I will raise her statue in pure gold."

  2. 2
    a sculpture representing a human or animal wordnet
  3. 3
    A portrait. dated

    "The young lady just then would have formed a graceful model for a statue of Attention"

Verb
  1. 1
    To form a statue of; to make into a statue. transitive

    "The whole man becomes as if statued into stone and earth."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.

Etymology 2

From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.

See also for "statue"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: statue