pneumatic

adjective

nu̇-ˈma-tik How to pronounce pneumatic (audio)
Definition of pneumaticnext
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

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Recent Examples of pneumatic But always check tire pressure on machines that have pneumatic tires. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 Soft grip technology The soft pneumatic hand exoskeleton is designed to restore grasping ability for people with paralyzed hands. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 After dropping out of high school in 1922, Ed Link followed his father into the family business, learning how bellows and pneumatic pressure—the guts of organs—could be made to simulate movement. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Manufacturers can also tweak turbochargers, wastegates, sensors, spark plugs, fuel injectors, pneumatic valves and engine cooling systems. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
  1. shapely
  2. plump
  3. curvaceous
Adjective
  • The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of shapely
Adjective
  • Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Brock's design looked almost alien compared to the curvaceous roadsters of the period.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of curvaceous

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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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