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plumped

 

[ plสŒmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to inflate

The term 'plumped' generally refers to making something fuller or rounder, often by the addition of air or filling. In a more figurative sense, it can describe a state of being more robust or substantial. This term is commonly associated with items like pillows or cushions, where one may plump them up to achieve a more desirable shape and comfort. It can also refer to the act of making a decision or choice that is bold and decisive.

Synonyms

filled, inflated, puffed, rounded, stuffed.

Examples of usage

  • She plumped the pillows before the guests arrived.
  • He plumped for the more expensive option.
  • The chef plumped up the soufflรฉ to make it look more appealing.

Translations

Translations of the word "plumped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgeplustert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggelembung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napompowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†จใ‚‰ใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gonflรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ’€์–ด ์˜ค๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ู„ูˆุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nafouknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nafรบknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†จ่ƒ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napihnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ puffaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒžแƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflado

Etymology

The word 'plump' originates from Middle English 'plumpe', which means to fall or drop heavily, derived from Old Norse 'plumpa', meaning to fall or tumble. The evolution of the term took a turn into describing fullness or roundness, particularly in relation to objects like cushions or food items. Over time, the term gained additional connotations, branching into the idiomatic expression of decisiveness in choices. It reflects an interesting shift from a physical action to a metaphorical representation of qualities like decisiveness or exuberance. The usage of 'plumped' as the past participle further emphasizes this transition in meaning from a simple physical descriptor to a more nuanced expression widely found in modern English discussions around comfort and choice.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,478 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.