Plump: meaning, definitions and examples

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plump

[ plʌmp ]

^{Context #1}

describing a person's appearance

having a full and rounded shape; slightly fat or well-rounded

Synonyms

chubby, chunky, rotund, round

Examples of usage

She had a plump face and rosy cheeks.
The baby's plump cheeks were irresistible.
He was a plump man with a cheerful disposition.

^{Context #2}

describing the action of swelling or becoming round

to become or make something round and full in shape

Synonyms

fill out, puff up, swell

Examples of usage

The berries plumped up after being soaked in water.
She plumped the cushions to make the sofa more comfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "plump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gordo

🇮🇳 मोटा

🇩🇪 dick

🇮🇩 gemuk

🇺🇦 повний

🇵🇱 pulchny

🇯🇵 ふっくらとした

🇫🇷 potelé

🇪🇸 gordo

🇹🇷 şişman

🇰🇷 통통한

🇸🇦 سمين

🇨🇿 baculatý

🇸🇰 baculatý

🇨🇳 丰满的

🇸🇮 debeli

🇮🇸 þykkur

🇰🇿 семіз

🇬🇪 მსუქანი

🇦🇿 kök

🇲🇽 gordo

Word origin

The word 'plump' originated from the Middle English word 'plumpen', which meant 'to plunge or fall suddenly'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something that is full and rounded in shape. The use of 'plump' to describe a person's appearance as slightly fat or well-rounded dates back to the 15th century. Today, 'plump' is commonly used to refer to both physical appearance and the action of swelling or becoming round.