2syllables
buxom
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buxom is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, buxom is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbuxom
1adjective
- Pliant, obedient, tractable (to) (i.e. easily moved or bent, morally).
- Submissive, humble, meek (as subsense of 4).
- Gracious, indulgent, favourable; obliging, amiable, courteous, affable, kindly (as subsense of 1).
- With infinitive: Easily moved, prone, ready (as subsense of 1).
- Flexible, pliant (arising from sense 1).
- Blithe, gladsome, bright, lively, gay (attested after 1).
- (of a man or woman) Cheerful, happy (possibly as subsense of 6).
- (chiefly of women) Full of health, vigour, and good temper; well-favoured, plump and comely, 'jolly', comfortable-looking (in person). (arising from sense 6).
- (of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts (as subsense of 8).
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