PLUMPNESS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

plumpness

noun

ˈpləmp-nəs

Definition of plumpness

as in obesity

the condition of having an excess of body fat a man of considerable plumpness sat down next to me

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as in sincerity

the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions the astonishing plumpness that is so often found in the speech of the very young or the very old

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Recent Examples of plumpness 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 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 Its plumpness was waning, its folds disappearing. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plumpness

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Noun

Studies have shown that too much milk can lead to obesity and even cardiovascular disease and can have adverse effects on overall mortality.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
In multiple trials involving adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, a GLP-1 substantially reduced the times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of obesity

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There’s a tonal tug-of-war in this movie between naughtiness and aching sincerity.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Mitchell’s own imitation of Spielbergian life, despite its meticulous re-creation (and gleeful destruction) of eighties suburbia, stumbles into an uncanny valley between sincerity and cynicism, between unintentional comedy and deliberate homage.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

Because the reactor saves weight and internal space, ship designers could build a dual-draft hull.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Maintaining a healthy weight can prevent the chronic, systemic inflammation that is linked to metabolic syndrome, which directly accelerates structural skin and tissue aging.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of weight

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As for the universality of her hypnotic, soulful sound and her dynamic, jazzy mezzo-soprano voice, Kidjo’s singing in five languages (Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen-Mina and English) has forever been key to the funk, its frankness and her grace.

— A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Hayden Panettiere, the child actor who rose to stardom in television and also spoke with raw frankness about her struggles with fame and mental health, died Sunday, according to her family.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of frankness

Noun

Similar is true of Dan Ndoye, the Swiss international, who has impressed Glasner with his pace and directness since returning from an extended break following World Cup duty.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Marius, approaching 50, is a big doctor in this provincial city, not just a surgeon but the director of the hospital, and a man who prides himself on his directness and honesty.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of directness

Noun

What Premier League clubs have shifted away from is — and apologies for the bluntness here — tolerating goalkeepers who aren’t good enough at saving shots.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The Venezuela native never shied away from bluntness — and profanity — in assessing players, plays, games or whatever.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

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