buxom

adjective

bux·​om ˈbək-səm 

1

: vigorously or healthily plump

a buxom warm friendly woman

—Burl Ives

specifically : full-bosomed

2

archaic : full of gaiety

3

obsolete

a

: obedient, tractable

b

: offering little resistance : flexible

wing silently the buxom air

—John Milton

buxomly adverb

buxomness noun

Examples of buxom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a humiliating audition for another lascivious Las Vegas revue, the 57-year-old character, a buxom blond dreamer, stands onstage before a sleazy producer (Jason Schwartzman) who cuts her performance short. —Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024

Still, Christmas Vacation is worth watching alone for Randy Quaid's Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase's fumbling encounter with a buxom department store salesperson. —Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024

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

Word History

Etymology

Middle English buxsum, from Old English *būhsum; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Kids Definition

buxom

adjective

bux·​om ˈbək-səm 

: having a healthy plump form

buxomness noun