a. [ Compar. Shapelier superl. Shapeliest. ] 1. Well-formed; having a regular shape; comely; symmetrical. T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Waste sandy valleys, once perplexed with thorn, The spiry fir and shapely box adorn. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Where the shapely column stood. Couper. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fit; suitable. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Shaply for to be an alderman. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]