plumpness
|plump/ness|
B2
/ˈplʌmpnəs/
(plump)
full and rounded
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'plompen,' where 'plump' meant 'to fall heavily.'
Historical Evolution
'plompen' transformed into the modern English word 'plump,' and eventually led to the noun form 'plumpness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fall heavily,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'full and rounded in form.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42