Oomph

usgb/ʊmf/
noun

A quality of being exciting, energetic, or powerful.

The movie had a lot of oomph and really kept the audience engaged.
Visual representation of "oomph" - A quality of being exciting, energetic, or powerful.

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Informal

add some oomph,lacking oomph,oomph factor

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Emotion

In casual contexts, this word can evoke feelings of excitement. For example, you might say a performance lacked oomph if it was disappointing.

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The concert was full of oomph and made everyone want to dance.
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Literal

Although it often describes energy or enthusiasm, it can also relate to physical force or power.

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The team showed plenty of oomph in the final minutes of the game.
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Contextual

Use 'oomph' to discuss products or performances that exceed normal expectations.

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The new ad campaign really had oomph and caught everyone's attention.
Visual representation of the word "Oomph"

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