modellyadj.

Brit.

/ˈmɒdli/,

/ˈmɒdl̩i/, U.S.

/ˈmɑd(ə)li/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: model n., -y suffix¹.

Etymology: < model n. + -y suffix¹.

Having the appearance or characteristics of a fashion model.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > modelling or displaying clothing > [adjective] > resembling a model

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).

单词	modelly
释义	modellyadj. Brit. /ˈmɒdli/, /ˈmɒdl̩i/, U.S. /ˈmɑd(ə)li/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: model n., -y suffix¹. Etymology: < model n. + -y suffix¹. Having the appearance or characteristics of a fashion model. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > modelling or displaying clothing > [adjective] > resembling a model 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). < adj.1961
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