She has a good body.
She is in good shape.
Is there any nuance between those two meanings?
Thank you in advance.
2007-12-23 14:15:52 · 5 answers · asked by sunam 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Oh, yes, there is a difference. She can be in good shape and not have a good body. Having a good body means she is really built well. Being in shape means she if physically fit because she works out.
2007-12-23 14:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♂ ♫ Timberwolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, there is.
A woman can be not at all fit but have a "good body" in the sense of sexy looking -- big breasts, small waist, butt the right size. You would not call that person "in good shape", because she is just naturally shaped that way and young. "Good shape" suggests being physically fit.
2007-12-23 22:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by mountain lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with my lupine friend. I have never seen a female Olympic marathon runner that wasn't in good shape; but I don't recall ever seeing one with a "good" body in the sense of conforming to the aesthetic ideal of the female form.
2007-12-23 22:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by picador 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"She has a good body" usually has a sexual connotation, breasts, hips, thighs.
"She is in good shape" usually refers to good physical stamina.
The meanings can overlap, depending on the context of the remake.
2007-12-23 22:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, YEAH!
One means she has a fantastic figure, flawless.
The other means she has any old body, but is toned and thin.
2007-12-23 22:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by Roberta S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋