plump
adjective
well filled out or rounded in form; somewhat fleshy or fat.
plumpest
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superlativeof plump.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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In heading to your local farmers’ market and purchasing the plumpest blackberries and eggplants from vendors you’ve come to recognize.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
To guarantee the first, seek out local peaches, which have been tree-ripened — they've spent more time growing to their fullest, plumpest size and are harvested just before being brought to market.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2021
The oysters in the Hudson River around the Statue of Liberty are some of the plumpest and fastest growing Crassostrea virginica in the whole of New York harbor.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 17, 2016
Under the US system, however, some of the plumpest birds seem to get away with their plumage largely intact.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2016
When the platter of steaming crabs was passed around, Waverly was first and she picked the best crab, the brightest, the plumpest, and put it on her daughter’s plate.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
