CEFR A2

plump

adjective

Meaning

Having a full, rounded shape, especially in a pleasing way.

Examples

The baby had plump, rosy cheeks.
She preferred plump grapes for her fruit salad.

Synonyms: chubby, full-figured, stout, rotund

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plump (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /plʌmp/

Definition

Having a full, rounded shape, especially in a pleasing way.

Examples

The baby had plump, rosy cheeks.
She preferred plump grapes for her fruit salad.
He was a plump man with a jolly laugh.

How to Use plump

plump for (phrasal verb): To choose something, often after some thought. — "After considering all the options, she plumped for the red one."
plump down (phrasal verb): To sit or fall down heavily and suddenly. — "He was exhausted and plumped down on the nearest chair."

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