statured

American

[stach-erd] / ˈstætʃ ərd /

adjective

of or having a stature of a certain kind (usually used in combination).

the short-statured inhabitants of the Malay Peninsula.

Etymology

Origin of statured

First recorded in 1600–10; stature + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Fish and Wildlife Service that small statured Mexican gray wolves are often mistaken for coyotes and that protecting coyotes would in turn cut down on wolf deaths.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022

“They’re a similar style of players. Mason’s a big statured guy. He has a very good arm, has enough mobility, like Ben. I think that we have a good plan for both guys.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Modestly statured, his physical presence was nonetheless overwhelming.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2021

Not that we are to be just alike; only that some time we are to unfold all that is possible in us, and stand, full statured, perfect, complete, in the presence of our Father.

From Our Unitarian Gospel by Savage, Minot J. (Minot Judson)

He was a short statured, dark complected man, his features betraying his Semitic background.

From Ultima Thule by Reynolds, Mack

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