pneumatic

adjective

pneu·​mat·​ic nu̇-ˈma-tik 

nyu̇-

1

: of, relating to, or using gas (such as air or wind):

a

: moved or worked by air pressure

b(1)

: adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air

(2)

: having air-filled cavities

2

: of or relating to the pneuma : spiritual

3

: having a well-proportioned feminine figure

especially : having a full bust

pneumatically

nu̇-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

nyu̇-

adverb

pneumaticity

ˌnü-mə-ˈti-sə-tē 

ˌnyü-

noun

Synonyms

• curvaceous
• curvacious
• curvy
• shapely

Examples of pneumatic in a Sentence

a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

Recent Examples on the Web

The first involved hitting them with a pneumatic ram at speeds and points of impact that were determined in part through video review of concussion-causing plays among linemen during past NFL games. —Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024

So instead of metal, gears, and clockwork sounds, Thom landed on a lot of pneumatic sounds and non-descript surfaces to convey her physicality. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024

All of that being said, the pneumatic drive system would initially be limited to use in fairly short-run ferries, and perhaps also in recreational watercraft utilized near the shore. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024

Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with an independent pneumatic suspension in the front and back. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin pneumaticus, from Greek pneumatikos, from pneumat-, pneuma air, breath, spirit, from pnein to breathe — more at sneeze

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing pneumatic

• pneumatic drill

Kids Definition

pneumatic

adjective

pneu·​mat·​ic n(y)u̇-ˈmat-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or using air, wind, or other gas

2

: moved or worked by air pressure

a pneumatic drill

3

: made to hold or be inflated with compressed air

pneumatic tires

pneumatically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Etymology

from Latin pneumaticus "relating to or using air," from Greek pneumatikos (same meaning), from pneumat-, pneuma "air, breath"

Medical Definition

pneumatic

adjective

pneu·​mat·​ic n(y)u̇-ˈmat-ik 

: of, relating to, or using gas (as air): as

a

: moved or worked by air pressure

b

: adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air

c

: having air-filled cavities

pneumatic bone

pneumatically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb