pneumatic

adjective

nu̇-ˈma-tik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
Definition of pneumaticnext
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

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Recent Examples of pneumatic The devices use sequential pneumatic pressure to squeeze the legs in wave-like patterns, a technique clinicians call intermittent pneumatic compression, or IPC. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 One study of 12 healthy young adults found that appropriately timed intermittent pneumatic compression increased leg blood flow by about 52 mL/min during exercise and 59 mL/min during recovery, while also boosting stroke volume. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 However, as robot arms swivel, rotate, and extend, the electrical cables, fiber optics, and pneumatic hoses supplying them endure severe mechanical stress. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 The city collected that data independently of the camera system using pneumatic roadway tubes that measure vehicle speeds. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
  1. shapely
  2. plump
  3. curvaceous
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
  • Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • The boot is elevated by a 100-mm stiletto heel and features a curvaceous top line.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Brock's design looked almost alien compared to the curvaceous roadsters of the period.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of curvaceous

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