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buxom
[ buhk-suhm ]
adjective
- (of a woman) full-bosomed.
- (of a woman) healthy, plump, cheerful, and lively.
buxom
/ ˈbʌksəm /
adjective
- (esp of a woman) healthily plump, attractive, and vigorous
- (of a woman) full-bosomed
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Derived Forms
- ˈbuxomly, adverb
- ˈbuxomness, noun
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Other Words From
- buxom·ly adverb
- buxom·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of buxom1
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Example Sentences
Virtual Kim swans in every so often to dish out advice like a buxom fairy godmother.
She was also a buxom beauty, a kind of nineteenth century bombshell who loved to flirt.
The sub-text: “The picture editor wants to see me dressed up like a buxom serving wench.”
At one point, she almost lost out to buxom blond Natasha Henstridge.
But to some, the idea of a 6-year-old lending her image to a brand famous for provocative spreads and buxom models is inexcusable.
Old Mrs. Wurzel and the buxom but not too well-favoured heiress of the house of Grains were at the head of the table.
Again she was buxom and blooming, one whose hand you would take instead of offering an arm.
So resplendent was their appearance that the proud father hardly recognized his two buxom daughters in their gay attire.
Buxom were Craigiebuckle's "dochters," and Jamie was Janet's accepted suitor.
Hence the bright wards, the buxom attendants, the frequent jinks.
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