plump and thick; fertile and deep; generous
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesadjective
plump and thick; fleshy
Describes objects that are both fat/stout and thick in substance.
He has a pair of thick, fleshy palms.
The leaves of this succulent plant are very plump and thick.
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He likes to eat thick, marbled pork belly.
adjective
hypertrophied; thickened (medical)
technicalA medical term describing abnormal enlargement and thickening of an organ or tissue.
The examination showed some hypertrophy of his left ventricle.
Myocardial hypertrophy is a common heart condition.
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The doctor said his prostate hypertrophy requires treatment.
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fertile and deep (of soil)
Describes soil that is rich in nutrients and has a deep layer.
The soil layer here is fertile and deep, very suitable for farming.
Black soil is renowned for being fertile and thick.
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Plants grow better in fertile, deep soil.
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generous; abundant; lucrative
informalOften used informally to describe benefits, profits, or rewards that are plentiful.
This job has very lucrative perks.
The bonus the company gave out this year is particularly generous.
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He found a contract with very favorable terms.