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 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 Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels. New Atlas, 22 June 2026 Its earliest iteration can be traced back to the 1870s, when Scottish inventor John Boyd Dunlop—best known for patenting the pneumatic tire—made good on his familiarity with rubber to design a low-top canvas shoe with a vulcanized rubber sole. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
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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
Adjective
  • Food and Drink Breakfast is an elaborate spread of pork sausages, fresh apple juice, marionberry kouign-amann pastries, pots of yogurt with granola, and plump apricots that arrived on wooden trays in my room.
    Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • And now, beanstalks are reaching for the heavens, tomatoes are getting plump and zucchini are seemingly doubling in size overnight.
    Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The curvaceous vehicle, which was designed and crafted by Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke division specifically for the occasion, is finished in Supernova Purple Ombre.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • The slingback sandal features a curvaceous strap design that leaves the foot mostly bare, while a stiletto heel boosts the style.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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