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buxom

/ˈbʌksəm/

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adjective

Docile, obéissant

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

Examples :

"The young student was quite buxom in following the teacher's instructions. "

Le jeune étudiant était tout à fait docile en suivant les instructions du professeur.

character moral attitude body appearance

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adjective

Soumis, humble, doux

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

Examples :

"After years of working under a demanding boss, Sarah had grown buxom in the office, always agreeing to extra tasks and never questioning instructions. "

Après des années de travail sous un patron exigeant, Sarah était devenue soumise au bureau, acceptant toujours des tâches supplémentaires et ne remettant jamais en question les instructions.

appearance body character

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adjective

Gracieux, indulgent, favorable

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

Examples :

"The buxom hostess greeted each guest with a warm smile and a genuine offer of assistance. "

L'hôtesse gracieuse a accueilli chaque invité avec un sourire chaleureux et une véritable offre d'aide.

body appearance sex

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adjective

Plantureux, généreux

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

Examples :

"The small child was quite buxom and ready to run after the ball. "

Le petit enfant était assez plantureux et prêt à courir après le ballon.

body appearance

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adjective

Souple, flexible

Flexible, pliant (arising from sense 1).

Examples :

"The young willow tree, buxom in the spring breeze, bent low without breaking. "

Le jeune saule, souple dans la brise printanière, se plia sans se casser.

body appearance

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adjective

Joyeux, enjoué, vif

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

Examples :

"The children's laughter was buxom and joyful as they played in the park. "

Le rire des enfants était joyeux et enjoué alors qu'ils jouaient dans le parc.

appearance body person quality character emotion

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adjective

Joyeux, heureux

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

Examples :

"My grandmother was always a buxom and happy person, always smiling and enjoying life. "

Ma grand-mère était toujours une personne joyeuse et heureuse, toujours souriante et appréciant la vie.

appearance character person

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adjective

Plantureux, bien en chair, replet

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

Examples :

"The teacher, a buxom woman with a warm smile, made the lesson about fractions enjoyable for the students. "

La professeure, une femme plantureuse avec un sourire chaleureux, a rendu la leçon sur les fractions agréable pour les élèves.

body appearance human

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adjective

Plantureuse, forte poitrine

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

Examples :

"The buxom woman at the front desk greeted every customer with a warm smile. "

La femme plantureuse à la réception accueillait chaque client avec un sourire chaleureux.

body appearance human