1. Describing physical appearance:
* Having a full, rounded shape, especially of a person's body. This often implies being slightly overweight, but can also be used in a neutral way to describe someone with a healthy, full figure.
* Full and rounded in a pleasing way. This is used to describe things that are round and attractive, like fruits, cushions, or cheeks.
2. Describing actions:
* To drop or fall heavily or suddenly. This is often used in the phrase "plump down" to describe someone sitting down suddenly.
* To make a sudden, heavy sound. This is used to describe the sound of something falling or being dropped.
3. Describing a verb:
* To make something fuller or rounder. This is used for things like stuffing pillows or adding padding to clothes.
Here are some examples:
* "She was a plump woman with rosy cheeks." (Describing physical appearance)
* "The cherries were plump and juicy." (Describing physical appearance)
* "He plumped down onto the couch." (Describing an action)
* "The heavy book plumped to the floor." (Describing an action)
* "She plumped the cushions on the sofa." (Describing a verb)
The meaning of "plump" is often determined by the context of the sentence and the other words surrounding it.