modellyadj.
/ˈmɒdli/, /ˈmɒdl̩i/, U.S. /ˈmɑd(ə)li/ Having the appearance or characteristics of a fashion model.
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modelly1961
1961 I. Jefferies It wasn't Me! vi. 70 Ghislaine was a bit too modelly to be true.
1965 Observer 5 Sept. (Colour Suppl.) 6/2 They wanted actresses because they thought models were too modelly.
1994 Independent on Sunday 21 Aug. (Fashion Suppl.) 46/2 The model has to be believable and, apart from a decent head of hair, not be overtly modelly.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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