plump — having a full rounded shape; slightly fat in a pleasant way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a full rounded shape; slightly fat in a pleasant way
Pronunciation (IPA): /plʌmp/
Example Sentences
- The plump cat got stuck in the cat door again.
- She plumped the pillows before the guests arrived.
- The plump grapes looked perfect for making wine.
plump
ADJECTIVE[/plʌmp/]
having a full rounded shape; slightly fat in a pleasant way
Grandma pinched the baby's plump cheeks and laughed with joy.
The plump cat tries to jump but gets a bump!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Plump derives from Middle Dutch plomp, originally meaning 'blunt' or 'dull'. The term evolved over time to describe something rounded and full-bodied, eventually acquiring its modern sense of pleasantly rounded or chubby in appearance.
Breakdown
The word originates from Middle Dutch plomp (blunt, dull) and underwent semantic evolution to express the physical quality of being rounded and full, with the modern meaning of plump (filled out, somewhat fat) developing from the descriptive sense of bulbous or well-rounded form.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The plump cat got stuck in the cat door again.”
“She plumped the pillows before the guests arrived.”
“The plump grapes looked perfect for making wine.”
“He plumped for pizza instead of salad, as usual.”
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