Antonyms for plumpness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pluhmp
Phonetic Transcription : plÊŒmp


Definition of plumpness

Origin :
  • 1540s, from plump (adj.) + -ness.
  • As in obesity : noun corpulence
  • As in corpulence : noun obesity
  • As in fatness : noun overweight
Example sentences :
  • He had not guessed she was thus acutely sensitive concerning her plumpness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Since then his slenderness has developed into plumpness and his hope into certitude.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The grains should then be counted and their plumpness and size observed.
  • Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett
  • In no case should plumpness be so predominant as to destroy the distinctness of parts.
  • Extract from : « The Ladies Book of Useful Information » by Anonymous
  • Miss Clara, the teacher, lacked Aunt Cordelia's optimism, also her plumpness.
  • Extract from : « Americans All » by Various
  • Yet Aunt Maude's plumpness was not the plumpness of inelegance.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Anne » by Temple Bailey
  • For all his plumpness Tuck was no mean opponent at the game.
  • Extract from : « Robin Hood » by Paul Creswick
  • May plumpness be their portion, and they never hanged for it!
  • Extract from : « The Celt and Saxon, Complete » by George Meredith
  • This little woman had the rosy-peeping June bud's plumpness.
  • Extract from : « One of Our Conquerors, Complete » by George Meredith
  • There was no plumpness, and no silver-sounding laughter with Mary.
  • Extract from : « An Old Man's Love » by Anthony Trollope

Synonyms for plumpness

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