buxom

adjective

Definition of buxomnext
as in fat
of a woman having a pleasingly rounded body with large breasts a buxom blonde

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Recent Examples of buxom On the balcony of his grandparents’ Florida condo, Billy spies a buxom woman lounging by the pool. — Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024 My buxom breasts and backside are also accompanied by fat on my arms, belly, and legs. — Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 24 Sep. 2024 The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage. — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her cleavage-revealing dress. — Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for buxom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buxom
  1. fat
  2. round
  3. voluptuous
  4. shapely
  5. busty
  6. curvaceous
  7. well-endowed
  8. plump
Adjective
  • Apparently, the secretary is unaware that vitamin A is fat soluble and not easily excreted, with any excess stored in the liver.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • As estrogen levels drop, changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation and fat distribution can lead to plaque buildup in blood vessels, which is a major cause of heart disease.
    — Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • His signature black-rimmed eyeglasses, huge and round, are bright yellow now.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.
    — Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Fans were hyped to see Ice regain her voluptuous figure and showed her love in the replies.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The voluptuous installation, spearheaded by Amy Kule, a longtime producer of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July Fireworks show, will remain on display through Wednesday (March 5).
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of voluptuous
Adjective
  • The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
Definition of shapely
Adjective
  • Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.
    — Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The walls were giddy with patterned paper and hung with vintage portraits of busty women.
    — Julie Lasky, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of busty
Adjective
  • Think curvaceous ironwork, ticking striped fabrics, and lots of rattan.
    — Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Back then, there was an influx of styles that looked as though they were designed to scale the moon, rendered in pale-hued foamy materials with curvaceous lines.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of curvaceous
Adjective
  • Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.
    — Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2024
Definition of well-endowed
Adjective
  • In other words, ceramides help to keep your skin tone plump and even.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This gooey essence hydrates, soothes, and leaves skin looking plump without feeling greasy.
    — Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of plump

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