oomph

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f 

1

: personal charm or magnetism : glamour

2

: sex appeal

3

: punch, vitality

Synonyms of oomph

• vigor
• energy
• juice
• pep
• dynamism

Examples of oomph in a Sentence

The plot of the story lacks oomph.

The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.

Recent Examples on the Web

Or perhaps Aniston just knows a fedora can give casual outfits a little extra oomph. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Each jetpack — the size of a washing machine — will provide the necessary oomph for an out-of-gas satellite to keep operating for several more years instead of retiring. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026

The pop star—who dropped her latest album Daughter From Hell today—has been subtly working the Alice band with a little extra oomph into her wardrobe. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Overall, this soundbar is an entry-level upgrade for users who want a little more oomph than their TV natively provides. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1