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adjective

Definition of plumpnext
as in fat
having an excess of body fat she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny

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plump

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adverb

as in straight
in a direct line or course there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us

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plump

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noun

as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door

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plump

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verb

ˈpləmp How to pronounce plump (audio)
as in to plop
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plumped herself down on the couch and turned on the TV

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Recent Examples of plump
Adjective
There’s also hyaluronic acid to moisturize and plump, leaving skin plump and moisturized. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 But there’s more: Niacinamide calms irritation, reduces water loss, and boosts hydration, while hyaluronic acid keeps skin plump and dewy. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
Promising more efficient beauty rest, the overnight cream plumps, smooths, and lifts, helping one wake up to firmer, brighter eyes. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025 The brand said the mask deeply hydrates skin, and plumps and restores the skin barrier while encouraging a healthy glow, with the help of additional actives including jasmine and mangosteen, plus a plant complex made of myrtle and olive. — Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Lips are left smooth, plumped and hydrated, with a touch of color. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 The formula plumped up my skin, so the wrinkles are less defined. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
  1. fat
  2. straight
  3. blow
  4. plop
  5. round
  6. right
  7. thump
  8. full
Adjective
  • Each branch of the military sets its own fitness and grooming standards, with new male Air Force recruits now allowed to have 26 percent body fat, up from 20 percent, and women 36 percent, up from 28 percent.
    — Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Kennedy has inspired Steak n' Shake to switch back to tallow — which is rendered beef fat — for cooking its fries.
    — Sarah Boden, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of fat
Adverb
  • Jordon Hudson, 24, Says ‘Love Is Not to Be Judged’ in Lengthy Valentine’s Day Post to Boyfriend Bill Belichick, 72 In one image, Hudson gracefully extends her left leg straight in the air with toes pointed.
    — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • However, his plans to go straight are threatened when his final heist spirals out of control, pulling him into a deadly game of survival against ruthless criminals—including the unhinged Bats (Jamie Foxx) and the wild coupling of Buddy (Jon Hamm) and Darling (Eiza González).
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of straight
Noun
  • The film stars the gifted André Holland as a theater performer who becomes an amnesiac after suffering a violent blow to the head.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The loss was a big blow for the Kings, who played well without two starters but ultimately squandered an opportunity to move ahead of the Clippers for seventh in the Western Conference playoff race.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of blow
Verb
  • On this day, director Jeffrey Lo and book, music and lyrics creator Min Kahng plopped dead center at their work station as the chaos and mirth of a new musical exploded around them.
    — David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Just make sure the fruit is in individual pieces (don't plop it into the pan in big clumps).
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of plop
Adjective
  • Rocket Arena will later host men's first round March Madness games on March 21 and 23.
    — Sam Allard, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The combination of a round brush and hair dryer lifts roots while detangling and smoothing hair.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of round
Adverb
  • New York was on the West Coast for 12 days before coming home to play one game, on one day’s rest, and then heading right back out to face San Antonio.
    — James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Teslas have infamously run right into the broadsides of trucks on Autopilot, but it’s been regularly ruled that is not any sort of defect in Autopilot, which is not designed to be or expected to be perfect at that task.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of right
Noun
  • But there’s thump, there’s just an understanding of situations, ability to use the whole field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Alonso slots back into the Mets lineup and fits perfectly behind new teammate Juan Soto, providing exactly the kind of right-handed thump the Mets were lacking.
    — Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of thump
Adjective
  • Be on the lookout for my full review of MLB The Show 25 on Monday, March 17.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of full

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