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 Get these two buxom blondes on a road trip. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025 We were inspired by their outrageous VHS cover art that promised epic tales of heroic barbarians rescuing buxom babes from giant monsters. — Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025 Case in point, the character of Bruiser Stone (Lana Parrilla), reimagined here as a buxom seductress with a heart of gold. — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 His opera-singer aunt was the buxom blonde on The Three Stooges, and his sister, Christine—known as the Goddess of the Cello—was the first American musician to hold a concert in Castro’s Cuba. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buxom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buxom
  1. fat
  2. voluptuous
  3. shapely
  4. busty
  5. curvaceous
  6. round
  7. well-endowed
  8. bosomy
Adjective
  • The workout targets fat burn, cardiovascular fitness and resting metabolism.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Should the crack spread roll over, the industries that have been squeezed by fat refining margins are the ones that should get a boost.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • Parton was a larger-than-life personality who was known for her glitzy costumes, voluptuous figure, and bouffant hairstyle.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Bugatti Type 57 epitomizes that aesthetic power, exemplified by a low-slung body defined by voluptuous curves.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of voluptuous
Adjective
  • The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of shapely
Adjective
  • On Friday’s episode of Real Time, the comedian mentioned the 11x Grammy-winning Queen of Country’s death at age 80 this week in his opening monologue, before making a quip about her signature busty appearance.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Shauna Frente, a busty Blanche DuBois figure in an eyeless flapper mask and gartered stockings.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Definition of busty
Adjective
  • Brock's design looked almost alien compared to the curvaceous roadsters of the period.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of curvaceous
Adjective
  • The artful styling revealed a peek of her round black strapless bra.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically in dress, rounder toes are trending; a refreshing alternative to the almond shape that has dominated for the past few seasons.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Wahlberg plays a holy fool in Boogie Nights, our naïve but well-endowed guide through the heyday of theatrical pornography and its decline into something cheaper and tawdrier courtesy of the triumph of VHS.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Definition of well-endowed
Adjective
  • Emin’s masterpiece thumbed its nose at a tradition of recumbent feminine flesh on tousled white sheets (think Titian’s Venus of Urbino, Manet’s Olympia, or any number of bosomy Lucian Freud nudes).
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of bosomy

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“Buxom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buxom. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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