Definitions

in shape

ADJECTIVE

orderly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

businesslike formal neat precise regulated scientific systematic thorough tidy

STRONG

clean regular trim uniform

WEAK

alike all together arranged careful conventional correct exact fixed framed in apple-pie order in good shape in order methodic neat as button neat as pin set-up shipshape spick-and-span systematized to rights together uncluttered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic confused disorderly disorganized sloppy slovenly

STRONG

changing inconsistent rough

WEAK

complicated misbehaving unmethodical unruly unsystematic untidy

Example Sentences

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“I was so exhausted,” said Mboladinga, who stays in shape by holding the pose for 30 to 40 minutes on non-match days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and "the size of the nail on your smallest finger" according to Fawcett.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I'm staying in shape and enjoying some mitt work.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In the meantime, get your credit in shape and start saving for what you want.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Dell says: "I'm going to be joining some teams in the spring and I want to be in shape."

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

in shape

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