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

At 6-foot-5 and a lithe 205 pounds, many scouts forecast Flora to add some oomph to his 96-98 mph heater. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The 80-foot sailing yacht follows in the footsteps of Baltic’s popular 68 Café Racer, adding some extra oomph and more space for all your weekend sailing adventures. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

This bra is both full-coverage and shaping, as the wide bust bands help smooth out the silhouette while giving the chest an extra oomph with seamless padding. — Tatjana Freund, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1