Definition

The condition of being round and full in shape, often referring to a healthy amount of body fat.

Example

The plumpness of the fruit made it look very appealing at the market.

Conversation

Have you noticed the plumpness of those tomatoes at the market?

Yeah, they look so fresh and juicy!

I think the plumpness makes them taste so much better.

Absolutely! I love using them in salads.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plumpness → It is formed from "plump" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English *plumpe*, meaning to fall or drop) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "plumpness" refers to the state of being plump or rounded.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'plump' describing something that is rounded or full, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'plumpness' means the quality of being plump.

Visually Confused Words