26984 words

plump

5 definitions • 9 examples
1
having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape:

Examples:

a nice plump chicken
plump juicy grapes
a child with plump rosy cheeks
2
polite word for fat:

Examples:

He's got rather plump since I last saw him.
3
to shake and push something to make it round and soft:

Examples:

My aunt was busy straightening furniture and plumping cushions.
4
having a soft, rounded shape; slightly fat:

Examples:

plump hands
a plump, middle-aged woman
The berries are plump and juicy.
5
to shake or pat something to make it bigger, rounder, and softer:

Examples:

The nurse plumped the pillows.

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