Body Positivity Terms

adjective describing someone with an attractive and shapely figure

• The curvaceous lines of the sculpture were admired by art critics.
• She's got a curvaceous figure that turns heads wherever she goes.
• Check out that curvaceous new car cruising down the street!
• His curvaceous storytelling kept the audience captivated until the very end.

adjective having a plump or chubby appearance

• The doctor described the patient as pudgy due to his high body fat percentage.
• My cat is so pudgy because she loves to eat all day long.
• I can't believe how pudgy I look in these jeans.
• The pudgy clouds in the sky reminded me of fluffy marshmallows.

noun a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation

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• The stigma surrounding mental health issues can prevent individuals from seeking help.
• There shouldn't be any stigma attached to asking for help when you need it.
• Don't let the stigma get to you, just do what's best for your mental health.
• The stigma acted like a heavy weight, holding her back from being her true self.

adjective describing someone or something as having a larger or fuller figure, especially in terms of the buttocks and thighs

• The thicc layer of paint on the canvas added depth to the artwork.
• She's been hitting the gym hard and now she's looking thicc!
• Damn, that car is thicc with those wide tires.
• Her wallet was thicc with all the cash she had saved up.

adjective discriminatory or biased against people of a certain size or body type

• The company's strict dress code policy was criticized as being sizeist.
• I can't believe the store doesn't carry larger sizes, that's so sizeist.
• It's really sizeist to assume someone's worth based on their size.
• The politician's sizeist remarks alienated a large portion of the population.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• It is important to remember that beauty is only skin deep, and true value lies within a person's character.
• Don't be fooled by appearances, beauty is only skin deep after all.
• Don't judge a book by its cover, beauty is only skin deep.
• Just like an iceberg, beauty is only skin deep while the real substance lies beneath the surface.

noun a person's physical self

adjective describing something as attractive or aesthetically pleasing

• In art history, the body beautiful has been a common theme in classical sculptures.
• Many people strive to achieve the body beautiful through diet and exercise.
• Check out that guy with the body beautiful at the gym!
• The dancer moved with grace and precision, embodying the body beautiful in motion.

adjective attractive or sexually appealing, especially with a well-shaped buttocks

• The dancer showcased her bootylicious moves on stage with grace and precision.
• Wow, that outfit is so bootylicious, you're going to turn heads for sure!
• She's got a bootylicious body that everyone is envious of.
• His mixtape is straight fire, every track is absolutely bootylicious.

noun a slang term referring to the physical changes in a woman's body after giving birth or as a result of motherhood

• After giving birth, many women struggle with accepting their postpartum mom bod.
• I'm working on getting my mom bod back in shape after having my second child.
• I love rocking my mom bod, it's a badge of honor for all the hard work I put in raising my kids.
• Embracing my mom bod has taught me to love and appreciate my body for all it has done.

noun a person or thing that is intermediate in size, position, or status

adjective being in a state or position that is between two extremes

• The term 'inbetweenie' is often used in the fashion industry to describe a size that falls in between standard sizes.
• I consider myself an inbetweenie when it comes to choosing a shirt size - medium is too small but large is too big.
• She's what you would call an inbetweenie, not quite a hipster but not mainstream either.
• Being an inbetweenie in the debate, she struggled to pick a side.

noun a clothing size that typically ranges from 0-12 for women and S-L for men, without considering plus sizes

• The fashion industry often prioritizes straight size models for runway shows.
• Most clothing stores only carry straight size clothing, which can be frustrating for those who don't fit into that category.
• I wish more brands would start offering options for people outside of the straight size range.
• In a world that values straight size bodies, it can be challenging to feel confident in your own skin.

noun a term used to describe the act of taking landscape photos with one's testicles visible in the foreground

• Nutscaping is a controversial trend where people take pictures of scenic views with their testicles in the foreground.
• Have you heard of nutscaping? It's when guys take photos of their balls in front of beautiful landscapes.
• Nutscaping is the latest craze where dudes snap pics of their nuts with cool backgrounds.
• In a way, nutscaping is like a unique form of self-expression through photography.

noun the act of making critical or disparaging comments about someone's body

verb to engage in the act of making critical or disparaging comments about someone's body

• Body shaming is a harmful practice that can have serious consequences on an individual's mental and physical well-being.
• I can't believe she's body shaming again, it's so unnecessary and hurtful.
• Stop body shaming, it's not cool at all.
• Body shaming is like a poison that spreads negativity and insecurity.

noun a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically focusing on one's buttocks

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• The celebrity posted a belfie on her social media account, showcasing her toned physique.
• I took a quick belfie before heading out to the beach with my friends.
• She's always taking belfies in the mirror, trying to show off her new outfit.
• The artist's latest painting can be seen as a belfie of his inner emotions and struggles.