plump
word
Definition
Describes someone or something that is pleasantly fat, rounded, or full in a healthy and attractive way. Can refer to people, fruit, cushions, or anything that looks soft and slightly chubby.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly positive, gentle word—more polite than 'fat'. Common with babies, fruit, soft objects. 'Plump for' as a phrasal verb means 'choose' in UK English, but this is rare. Less commonly used to describe adults, unless in a kindly or old-fashioned way.
Spanish: relleno - regordetePortuguese (BR): cheio - rechonchudoPortuguese (PT): cheio - rechonchudoChinese (Simplified): 丰满 - 胖嘟嘟Chinese (Traditional): 豐滿 - 胖嘟嘟Hindi: गोल-मटोल - भरा हुआArabic: ممتلئ - سمينBengali: গোলগাল - ভরটুকটুকেRussian: пухлый - округлыйJapanese: ふっくらしたVietnamese: mũm mĩm - đầy đặnKorean: 통통한 - 오동통한Turkish: tombul - dolgunUrdu: گول مٹول - بھرپورIndonesian: montok - gemuk (lembut)
Example Sentences
The baby has plump cheeks.
basic
She picked a plump tomato from the plant.
basic
The cushion felt soft and plump.
basic
My cat is getting a little plump after all those treats.
natural
These grapes look juicy and plump—let's buy them.
natural
He gave his grandma a big hug and kissed her plump cheek.
natural