pumped

[pʌmpt]

pumped Definition

• 1. excited or enthusiastic about something
• 2. having well-developed muscles, especially as a result of weight training

Using pumped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pumped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm so pumped for the concert tonight!

• Example

  He's been working out a lot and now he's really pumped.

• Example

  The team was pumped up for the big game.

• Example

  She was pumped to start her new job.

pumped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pumped

• excited
• enthusiastic
• thrilled
• jazzed
• amped

Antonyms for pumped

• depressed
• unenthusiastic

Phrases with pumped

• pump up the volume

  to increase the volume of sound, especially music

  Example

  Let's pump up the volume and dance!

• pump iron

  to lift weights as a form of exercise

  Example

  He spends two hours a day pumping iron at the gym.

• pump someone up

  to make someone feel more confident or excited

  Example

  The coach gave a pep talk to pump up the team before the game.

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Summary: pumped in Brief

The term 'pumped' [pʌmpt] describes excitement or enthusiasm for something, as in 'I'm so pumped for the concert tonight!' It can also refer to having well-developed muscles, especially from weight training, as in 'He's been working out a lot and now he's really pumped.' Phrases like 'pump up the volume' and 'pump iron' extend the meaning to increasing sound or lifting weights, while 'pump someone up' means to boost their confidence or excitement.