Definitions and Examples of plump, stout
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a full, rounded shape; chubby or pleasantly fat.
Example
The plump cherries looked juicy and delicious.
Somewhat fat or heavyset; strong and sturdy in body.
Example
The stout oak tree withstood the storm without any damage.
Key Differences: plump vs stout
- 1Plump describes a person or thing that is pleasantly fat or chubby.
- 2Stout describes a person or thing that is somewhat fat or heavyset, but also strong and sturdy.
- 3Scrannel describes a person or thing that is thin or meager.
Effective Usage of plump, stout
- 1Body Shape: Use plump to describe a person or thing that is pleasantly fat or chubby, and stout to describe a person or thing that is somewhat fat or heavyset, but also strong and sturdy.
- 2Food Description: Use plump to describe juicy and delicious food, and stout to describe hearty and filling food.
- 3Clothing Description: Use plump to describe clothing that fits well on a pleasantly fat or chubby person, and stout to describe clothing that fits well on a somewhat fat or heavyset person.
Remember this!
The antonyms plump and stout describe a state of being full or thick, while scrannel describes something thin or meager. Use these words to describe body shape, food, and clothing in different contexts.