plush
adjective · noun · verb
Simple meaning
Having a soft, fluffy exterior.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
pluhshIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈplʌʃ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Having a soft, fluffy exterior (of a man-made object, especially stuffed animals or upholstery).
uk
Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious.
uk
Very extravagant.
noun
A fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
A plush toy.
verb
transitive
To give a soft, fluffy surface to.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- General and technical use
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Having a soft, fluffy exterior (of a man-made object, especially stuffed animals or upholstery).
Used this way, plush is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use plush
- “The soft, plush rug made the living room feel very comfortable.”
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