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plumpness


Meanings
  • noun

    The state of being well-nourished and having excess flesh; obesity.

    - "She was proud of her plumpness and loved to eat hearty meals."
    - "The doctor advised his patient to lose some plumpness to improve his health."

Synonyms

plumptitude
Rhymes
Words rhyming with plumpness
jumpiness , rumpus , humus , bumpiness
Variants
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plumpness , plumpnesses
Etymology
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From Middle English plumpen, to be full, plump; probably related to Old North French plumper, to swell, and to the Old English word flumpian, to swell.


Trivia
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  1. Plumpness is not just an English word; it is also found in other languages, such as Dutch (vullend), German (fett), and French (gros).

  2. In ancient Greece, plumpness was considered a sign of prosperity and wealth.

  3. The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,700 pounds, which is quite plump!


Related Concepts
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  1. obesity: A medical condition characterized by excess body fat, leading to various health issues.

  2. body positivity: A movement promoting positive attitudes towards all body types and shapes.


Culture
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In literature, plumpness is often used to describe characters who are overweight or well-fed. In art, plumpness can be depicted as a symbol of wealth or prosperity. In music, there are songs that celebrate plumpness and body positivity.

How to Memorize "plumpness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ripe fruit bursting with juice or a round, full-bodied person.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'jolly' or 'merry' to remember plumpness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Pounds Lost Under My New Plan' to help memorize the word.


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