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plumpest

|plump/est|

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/plʌmpɪst/

(plump)

full and rounded

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
plumpplumpersplumpsplumpsplumpedplumpedplumpingplumperplumpestplumpnessplumply
Etymology
Etymology Information

'plump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'plumpe', where 'plump' meant 'full or rounded'.

Historical Evolution

'plumpe' transformed into the modern English word 'plump', retaining its meaning of 'full or rounded'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full or rounded', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'plump', meaning the most plump.

The plumpest cat in the neighborhood always gets the most attention.

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Last updated: 2025/02/09 21:37