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
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 Use daily for improvement in the look of smile lines, forehead wrinkles, marionette lines, skin hydration, skin elasticity, volume and plumpness. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 Virtue Damage Reverse Hair Serum The full list of Virtue’s Damage Reverse Serum’s benefits includes improved resilience, strand plumpness, volume, softness, as well as reduced shedding, heat damage, frizz, and split ends. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 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 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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