buxom
Americanadjective
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(of a woman) full-bosomed.
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(of a woman) healthy, plump, cheerful, and lively.
adjective
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(esp of a woman) healthily plump, attractive, and vigorous
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(of a woman) full-bosomed
Other Word Forms
- buxomly adverb
- buxomness noun
Etymology
Origin of buxom
1125–75; Middle English, earlier buhsum pliant, equivalent to Old English būh (variant stem of būgan to bow 1 ) + -sum -some 1
Example Sentences
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It had everything: mythical beasts, witches, wizards, talking cats, buxom trees, drunk skeletons – and all of it underscored by the dulcet harmonies of '70s light rock darlings, America.
From Salon
And while she was tempted to return to the dark side, she’s still a bubbly, buxom blonde.
From Fox News
Opal arrives in New York facing the skepticism of the label executive who had hoped Nev would choose her buxom and more conventionally attractive sister, Pearl, as his vocal partner.
From Washington Post
Most plants, even if their blossoms are buxom, have small leaves.
From Seattle Times
Spanish novelist Cervantes tells of gaunt, aging and bemused Don Quixote, portly Sancho and buxom Dulcinea.
From Los Angeles Times
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