plumpness

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noun (1)

plump·ness ˈpləmp-nəs

Synonyms of plumpness

: the quality or state of being plump

plumpness

2 of 2

noun (2)

: freedom from hesitation or circumlocution

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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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In a study of 31 people, the brand found that the finished Rejuvenating Night Cream improved eight signs of aging, including fine lines, plumpness, firmness, smoothness, texture, and wrinkles. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 Hydration levels directly affect the plumpness of skin. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 Get the plumpness without the needles with this ultra-hydrating moisturizer that leaves skin supple and glowy for 24 hours, per the brand. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plumpness

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Noun (1)

1545, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1718, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plumpness was in 1545

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plum pocket

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