1
as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
a man of considerable plumpness sat down next to me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the astonishing plumpness that is so often found in the speech of the very young or the very old
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plumpness
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
The result is glowiness and plumpness that lasts all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for plumpness
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
The result is glowiness and plumpness that lasts all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for plumpness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumpness
Noun
-
People with obesity: Vitamin D is stored in fat (adipose) tissue.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
-
Disappointing trial results for its next-generation obesity drug shook investor confidence.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
-
Read: The sincerity and absurdity of Hollywood’s best action franchise As a grand valediction to a long-running storyline, the self-reflexiveness makes some sense.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
This season supports play, flirtation, creative courage, and emotional honesty.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
20 May 2025
-
Stevenson thanks them for their honesty, then pours three glasses of whiskey.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
-
Baby is experiencing a steady increase in head circumference, length, and weight.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
This, along with Stoke’s physicality and directness, gave them a point of difference — something nobody else had.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
-
Communicate Without Fear – Embrace transparency, directness and empathy.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumpness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share