buxom

/ˈbʌksəm/

adjective

  1. 1

    Pliant, obedient, tractable (to) (i.e. easily moved or bent, morally).

  2. 2

    Submissive, humble, meek (as subsense of 4).

  3. 3

    Gracious, indulgent, favourable; obliging, amiable, courteous, affable, kindly (as subsense of 1).

  4. 4

    With infinitive: Easily moved, prone, ready (as subsense of 1).

  5. 5

    Flexible, pliant (arising from sense 1).

  6. 6

    Blithe, gladsome, bright, lively, gay (attested after 1).

  7. 7

    (of a man or woman) Cheerful, happy (possibly as subsense of 6).

  8. 8

    (chiefly of women) Full of health, vigour, and good temper; well-favoured, plump and comely, 'jolly', comfortable-looking (in person). (arising from sense 6).

  9. 9

    (of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts (as subsense of 8).

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