plumped; plumping; plumps
: to make plump
: to become plump
plumped; plumping; plumps
1
: to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
plumped down in the chair
2
: to favor or decide in favor of someone or something strongly or emphatically
—used with for
1
: to drop, cast, or place suddenly or heavily
2
: to give support and favorable publicity to
: a sudden plunge, fall, or blow
also
: the sound made by a plump
1
: with a sudden or heavy drop
2
a
: straight down
b
: straight ahead
3
: without qualification : directly
plump out of luck
Examples of plump in a Sentence
Adjective
His aunt pinched his plump cheeks.
she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny
Verb (2)
plumped herself down on the couch and turned on the TV
Noun (1)
angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door
Adverb
there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The oils claim to provide 12 hours of hydration, and aim to smooth and plump your lips with apricot and raspberry seed oil.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
The Water Bank line, featuring a hydrating cleanser, toner, serums, and moisturizers, remains a staple for those seeking plump, supple skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
The velvety lipsticks have a blurred finish, and they’re made with hyaluronic acid to plump the lips and sesame-seed oil to keep them smooth and conditioned.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The oils claim to provide 12 hours of hydration, and aim to smooth and plump your lips with apricot and raspberry seed oil.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025
Noun
Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Not quite lipstick and not quite lip liner, this creamy lip crayon moisturizes, plumps, and leaves a matte finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
The Water Bank line, featuring a hydrating cleanser, toner, serums, and moisturizers, remains a staple for those seeking plump, supple skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plump. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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plump
1 of 5 verb1
: to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
plumped down in the chair
2
: to support someone or something strongly
—used with for
plump for a candidate
plump
2 of 5 noun
: a sudden plunge, fall, or blow
plump
3 of 5 adverb1
: with a sudden or heavy drop
2
: directly entry 1 sense 1
ran plump into the wall
plump
4 of 5 verb
: to make or become plump
plump up a pillow
Etymology
Verb
Middle English plumpen "to drop or sink heavily"
Verb
plump (adjective) "rounded, chubby," from Middle English plump "dull, blunt"
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