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plump
01
rond
(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance
Exemples
She had a plump face with rosy cheeks that gave her a youthful appearance.
Elle avait un visage dodu avec des joues roses qui lui donnaient une apparence juvénile.
Despite her petite stature, she had a plump figure, with curves that spoke of good health and vitality.
Malgré sa petite taille, elle avait une silhouette rondelette, avec des courbes qui évoquaient une bonne santé et une grande vitalité.
Plump
01
a group or flock of wildfowl
Exemples
A plump of ducks rested on the lake.
Hunters observed a plump of geese flying overhead.
02
the sound made by a sudden, heavy fall or drop
Exemples
There was a loud plump as the stone hit the water.
The book landed with a plump on the floor.
to plump
01
to support, select, or endorse one option from a group or number
Exemples
She decided to plump for the classic design.
Voters plumped for the candidate with the most experience.
02
to make something or someone fat, full, or rounded
Exemples
The chef plumped the chicken before roasting.
The doctor recommended a high-calorie shake to plump the underweight patient.
03
to set something down suddenly, often producing a sound
Exemples
He plumped the book onto the table.
She plumped the bag on the floor.
04
to fall or drop abruptly
Exemples
The fruit plumped from the tree.
He plumped into the water with a splash.
plump
01
straight down, especially with heaviness
Exemples
The apple fell plump into the basket.
He dropped plump onto the sofa.
Arbre Lexical
plumpness
plump
