Definition
Definition of plumped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
appearancemade full or rounded in shape
- The cushions were plumped and comfortable.
- The pillows were plumped to perfection.
- Her lips looked plumped after the treatment.
Origin of plumped
Middle English, plumpen (to swell)
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- French:repulpé, ...
- German:aufgeplustert, ...
- Italian:imbottiti, ...
- Spanish:acolchado, ...
- Portuguese:fofo, ...
- Chinese:饱满的, ...
- Japanese:ふっくらした, ...
- Arabic:مُنْتَفِخ, ...
- Hebrew:תָּפוּחַ, ...
- Russian:пухлые, ...
- Ukrainian:пухкий, ...
- Hindi:गोल-मटोल, ...
Definition of plump - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
bodysomewhat overweight or chubby
- She was a plump woman with a kind smile.
2.
appearancehaving a full and rounded shape
- The baby has plump cheeks.
3.
financeRare generous or ample in amountRare
- He received a plump bonus at the end of the year.
Verb
1.
filltr. make something fuller or roundertr.
- She plumped the cushions on the sofa.
2.
swellintr. grow fuller or rounder in shapeintr.
- The berries began to plump after the rain.
Noun
1.
impact soundRare sound of a sudden heavy fallRare
- The book hit the floor with a plump.
2.
ornithologyDated group of geese flying togetherDated
- We saw a plump of geese in the sky.
Expressions with plump
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shake or arrange to be more even
He plumped up his pillow before sleeping.
set something down with a noise
She plumped down the bag with a thud.
make something fuller or rounder
She plumped out the cushions on the sofa.
appearing pleasantly fat or chubby
The baby looked plump in her new outfit.
choose or select something from options
She decided to plump for the red dress.
Origin of plump
Dutch, plomp (blunt)
Examples of plump in a sentence
He had a plump face that was always smiling. The cat looked plump after the meal. She wore a plump jacket to stay warm. The investors were pleased with the plump returns. She was surprised by the plump settlement offer. She plumped her lips with gloss.
The chef plumped the dough before baking. The dough will plump as it rises. Her cheeks plump with each smile. There was a plump as the apple fell from the tree. A plump echoed when the bag hit the ground. A plump of geese landed on the lake. Birdwatchers spotted a plump of geese migrating south.
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- French:grassouillet, gonfler, ...
- German:mollig, aufpolstern, ...
- Italian:paffuto, rimpolpare, ...
- Spanish:regordete, esponjar, ...
- Portuguese:rechonchudo, encher, ...
- Chinese:丰满的, 填满, ...
- Japanese:ふっくらした, ふっくらさせる, ...
- Arabic:مُمْتَلِئ, نَفَشَ, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁמֵן, לְנַפֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:пухлый, взбивать, ...
- Ukrainian:пухкий, взбивати, ...
- Hindi:गोल-मटोल, फुलाना, ...
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