oomph

/ʊmf/ (bre, ipa) · /ʊmf/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈu̇m(p)f/ (ame, mw)

oomph — noun

1. lively force or drive that makes a person, thing, or performance feel stronger a

1.名詞B2
釋義

lively force or drive that makes a person, thing, or performance feel stronger and more exciting

例句

Isabela's revised poster needs more oomph to catch students' attention.

need more oomph — adding energy or impact

The drummer gave the slow song some oomph with a sharper beat.

同義詞
  • energy

    broader and more neutral; not always focused on impact

  • drive

    often describes determination rather than style or flavour

  • punch

    emphasizes strong effect more than general liveliness

反義詞
  • flatness

    suggests a lack of force, excitement, or impact

文法句型

add/give/lack oomph

more oomph

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Common after verbs like 'add', 'give', and 'lack' when talking about style, flavour, performance, or physical force.

常見錯誤

❌The speech needed more oomphs.
✅The speech needed more oomph.
💡this sense is usually uncountable.

2. a vivid attractive quality that makes someone seem especially confident, sexy, o

2.名詞C1
釋義

a vivid attractive quality that makes someone seem especially confident, sexy, or exciting

例句

Layla's stage smile and calm voice give her real oomph.

give someone oomph — add personal appeal

The actor has enough oomph to make a simple suit memorable.

同義詞
  • charisma

    suggests influence and personal presence, not necessarily sex appeal

  • allure

    more elegant and literary than casual 'oomph'

  • glamour

    focuses on stylish beauty rather than raw spark

反義詞
  • awkwardness

    suggests an unattractive lack of ease or appeal

文法句型

have oomph

give someone oomph

用法筆記

Often sounds playful or slightly old-fashioned. It is common in comments about glamour, screen presence, or sex appeal, not about moral character.

常見錯誤

❌She has many oomphs on screen.
✅She has a lot of oomph on screen.
💡this sense is also usually uncountable.