adj

plump

pluhmp

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

plump cushions plump for something plump up

Word Forms

plumper comparative, more plump comparative, plumped past tense, plumped past tense, plumps plural, plumps plural, Plumps plural, plumps singular, plumps singular, plumpest superlative, most plump superlative

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Etymology

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

Rhymes for plump

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