plush Meaning & Definition
What Does Plush Mean?
Plush is used as an adjective meaning Very extravagant. (Can we add an example for this sense?). It is also used to mean Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious. As a noun, it means A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet. As a verb, it means To give a soft, fluffy surface to.
Word Facts for Plush
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /plʌʃ/ |
| Synonyms | lush, lavish and rich |
| Plural | plushes |
| Comparative / superlative | plusher, plushest |
| Verb forms | plushes, plushing, plushed |
Plush Definition (Adjective)
- Very extravagant. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious.
They lived in a plush apartment complex.
- Having a soft, fluffy exterior (of a man-made object, especially stuffed animals or upholstery).
This plush toy is so cute and soft — I want it!
Plush as a Noun
- A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.
- A plush toy.
Plush as a Verb
- To give a soft, fluffy surface to.
Adjective
- Very extravagant.
- Very expensive, or appearing expensive.
They lived in a plush apartment complex.
- (of a man-made object) Having a soft, fluffy exterior.
This plush toy is so cute and soft - I want it!
Synonyms of Plush
Plush synonyms and antonyms →Plush in a Sentence
They lived in a plush apartment complex.
This plush toy is so cute and soft — I want it!
This plush toy is so cute and soft - I want it!
Word Forms & Grammar
plush (comparative plusher, superlative plushest)
plush (countable and uncountable, plural plushes)
plush (third-person singular simple present plushes, present participle plushing, simple past and past participle plushed)
Words That Rhyme With Plush
Origin of Plush
From French peluche (“fluff, plush”). The fact that historically (in past centuries) plush upholstery was so expensive as to be socially exclusive undoubtedly connects the senses of "luxurious" and "soft".
Questions People Ask About Plush
Is plush an adjective or a noun?
Plush is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for plush?
Words with a similar meaning to plush include lush, lavish and rich. See the full list of plush synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of plush?
The plural of plush is plushes.
What is the past tense of plush?
The past tense of plush is plushed. The present participle is plushing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of plush?
The comparative form is plusher and the superlative form is plushest.