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callipygian

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒiən/

KK: /kælɪˈpɪdʒiən/

adjective
Definition

Describing someone who has well-shaped and attractive buttocks.


Example

The dancer's callipygian figure was admired by everyone in the audience.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that model in the magazine?
Sloth B
Yeah, she definitely has a callipygian figure!
Sloth A
It's impressive how some people have such great proportions.
Sloth B
I know, it must take a lot of work to look like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
curvaceous
shapely
plump
Antonyms
flat
unshapely
slender
Root Explanation

Callipygian is derived from the Greek roots 'kallos' (meaning beauty) and 'pyge' (meaning buttocks). The term describes someone with beautiful buttocks, combining these elements to convey the idea of physical attractiveness in that specific area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kallos' meaning beauty and 'pyge' referring to buttocks — this helps you remember that callipygian describes someone with beautiful buttocks.

Visually Confused Words
semicallipygian
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