plumpness

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noun (1)

plump·​ness ˈpləmp-nəs How to pronounce plumpness (audio)
Synonyms of plumpnessnext
: the quality or state of being plump

plumpness

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noun (2)

: freedom from hesitation or circumlocution

Examples of plumpness in a Sentence

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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Noun
Meanwhile, a slow-release delivery system keeps sending hyaluronic acid and nutrients into your skin throughout the night, so the payoff is extra plumpness by morning. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026 Ultimately, this type of multi-level hydration yields longer-lasting plumpness and a lit-from-within glow. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Alfano recommends aiming for roughly half your body weight in ounces of water daily, adjusting based on activity level and environment, and notes that hydrating foods can further reinforce skin plumpness during low-humidity months. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026 Week 1 brought instant plumpness and a morning glow. Essence, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plumpness

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1545, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plumpness was in 1545

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“Plumpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumpness. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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