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plump

plump
AdjectiveTransitive Verb
past: plumpedpp: plumpeding: plumpingcomp: plumpersup: plumpest

This term carries a soft, pleasant connotation when describing people, suggesting a healthy or cute fullness rather than obesity. It evokes an image of roundedness and softness, often associated with youth or comfort.

When applied to fruit or objects, it implies a state of being ripe, juicy, or perfectly filled. As a verb, it specifically describes the physical action of restoring volume to soft materials like pillows through agitation.

Meanings

Adjectiveplump

Having a full, rounded shape, typically used to describe a person's body in a polite or positive way.

She has a plump, rosy-cheeked face.

Adjectiveplump

Full and rounded in shape, often referring to fruit or other organic objects.

The vine was heavy with plump, purple grapes.

Transitive Verbplump
[~ something]

To make something fuller or softer by shaking it or adding stuffing, such as a pillow.

He stopped to plump the cushions before the guests arrived.

Phrasal Verbs

plump up

to make something fuller or more rounded by shaking or stuffing it

She plumped up the pillows to make the sofa more inviting.

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