adj

plump

pluhmp

Plump (adj) means Pleasantly rounded and full-figured; slightly overweight in an attractive way. Example: “The plump tomatoes looked perfect for the salad.”

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adj

Pleasantly rounded and full-figured; slightly overweight in an attractive way.

"The plump tomatoes looked perfect for the salad."

"She had rosy cheeks and a plump little face as a baby."

Blunt and direct, without hesitation.

"He gave a plump refusal without any explanation."

verb

To become fuller or rounder, or to make something so.

"The cushions plumped up nicely once refilled."

To decide firmly in favour of one option.

"In the end, she plumped for the cheaper flight."

How to use plump

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRounded and full in a pleasant way, or to choose firmly, or to swell/fill out.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Singular: plumps
Plural: plumps
Past tense: plumped
Comparative: plumper, more plump
Superlative: plumpest, most plump

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch "plomp", meaning blunt or thick.

Origin: Dutch

Synonyms

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Rhymes for plump

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plump” mean?

The word “plump” means pleasantly rounded and full-figured; slightly overweight in an attractive way. In plain terms, rounded and full in a pleasant way, or to choose firmly, or to swell/fill out.

How do you pronounce “plump”?

“Plump” is pronounced pluhmp (/plʌmp/ in IPA).

How do you use “plump” in a sentence?

Here is “plump” used in a sentence: “The plump tomatoes looked perfect for the salad.”

What part of speech is “plump”?

Depending on how it is used, “plump” can be an adjective and a verb.

Where does the word “plump” come from?

The word “plump” comes from Dutch. From Middle Dutch "plomp", meaning blunt or thick.

How many meanings does “plump” have?

“Plump” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pleasantly rounded and full-figured; slightly overweight in an attractive way.

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