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buxom Synonyms

Another word for buxom

Choosing another word for buxom depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of a woman) plump, healthy-looking, and full-bosomed.

Usage Example

"The portrait depicted a cheerful, full-figured tavern keeper holding a tray of pewter mugs."

Strongest
full-figured
bosomy
Strong
curvaceous
voluptuous
rubenesque
curvy
shapely
plump

• adjective (Context 2)

(Archaic) blithe, lively, jolly, or obedient and compliant.

Usage Example

"In the seventeenth-century poem, the author praises the blithe air and cheerful spirit of the countryside."

Strong
blithe
jolly
compliant
obedient
tractable

Opposites of buxom

The opposite of buxom shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flat-chested
scrawny
morose
sullen
slender
obstinate
unyielding
slight
See all opposites of buxom

• Nearby Words

buttonquail
buttress
butty
buxom
buy
buyable
buyback

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Buxom. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/buxom
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