plump
adjective
well filled out or rounded in form; somewhat fleshy or fat.
plumpness
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a word derived from
plump.
Example Sentences
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So I pressed Morrissey about the social-media-like, photo-sharing part of the experience — and how I felt guilty about publicly pointing out the plumpness of a certain cardinal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
Carey’s recipe calls for soaking the cashews first, which helps return some of that plumpness and softer texture to the dish, which also depends heavily on another crucial Sri Lankan ingredient: coconut cream.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 10, 2022
Scientists are excited about their latest barley cultivar, Kadie, which has a high-yield potential, a high percentage of kernel plumpness and ripens quicker than other varieties in dry lands.
From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2021
As a pecan ages, with or without its shell, it loses moisture and thus plumpness.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2013
Blanche’s face had the plumpness of adolescence, but in the flickering firelight of the great hall, wrinkles collected at her eyes and lips.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
