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plump
01
(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
plumpest
Comparative
plumper
gradable
Examples
She had a plump face with rosy cheeks that gave her a youthful appearance.
Plump
01
a group or flock of wildfowl
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
plumps
Examples
A plump of ducks rested on the lake.
02
the sound made by a sudden, heavy fall or drop
Examples
There was a loud plump as the stone hit the water.
to plump
01
to support, select, or endorse one option from a group or number
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
plump
3rd person singular
plumps
past simple
plumped
past participle
plumped
Examples
She decided to plump for the classic design.
02
to make something or someone fat, full, or rounded
Examples
The chef plumped the chicken before roasting.
03
to set something down suddenly, often producing a sound
Examples
He plumped the book onto the table.
04
to fall or drop abruptly
Examples
The fruit plumped from the tree.
plump
01
straight down, especially with heaviness
Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
Examples
The apple fell plump into the basket.
Lexical Tree
plumpness
plump
