Plumptious

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌmpʃəs/

Definitions of plumptious

adjective a made-up word used to describe something as plump and delicious

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was plumptious and delicious.

A2 She baked a plumptious apple pie for dessert.

B1 The restaurant is known for its plumptious burgers.

B2 The chef prepared a plumptious feast for the guests.

C1 The plumptious banquet was fit for royalty.

C2 The plumptious spread of food left everyone satisfied and impressed.

Examples of plumptious in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a plumptious feast for the royal banquet.

informal I can't resist a plumptious slice of cake.

slang That burger joint serves up some seriously plumptious burgers.

figurative Her plumptious laughter filled the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of plumptious

• past tense: plumptioused
• plural: plumptiouses
• comparative: more plumptious
• superlative: most plumptious
• present tense: plumptious
• future tense: will be plumptious
• perfect tense: have been plumptious
• continuous tense: is being plumptious
• singular: plumptious
• positive degree: plumptious
• infinitive: to be plumptious
• gerund: being plumptious
• participle: plumptiousing

Origin and Evolution of plumptious

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'plumptious' is believed to have originated as a combination of the words 'plump' and 'sumptuous'. It likely emerged as a playful or exaggerated way to describe something as both full and luxurious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'plumptious' has evolved to be used less frequently and is now considered somewhat archaic. Its original meaning of something full and luxurious has shifted to be more whimsical or exaggerated in modern usage.