plumpness

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noun (1)

plump·​ness ˈpləmp-nəs How to pronounce plumpness (audio)
: the quality or state of being plump

plumpness

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noun (2)

: freedom from hesitation or circumlocution

Examples of plumpness in a Sentence

Noun (1) a man of considerable plumpness sat down next to me the astonishing plumpness that is so often found in the speech of the very young or the very old
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Noun
Best of all, the radiant finish blurs the appearance of pores, while coffee seed oil stimulates collagen for plumpness. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025 Dermal fillers enhance the fullness and plumpness of aging skin. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Similarly, whenever food was scarce, physical plumpness was desired to signify wealth. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 Together, these ingredients provide a noticeable boost in hydration and plumpness, making the skin feel fresh and nourished. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plumpness

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1545, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plumpness was in 1545

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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumpness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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