plummy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, containing, or characteristic of plums.
  2. Desirable; profitable; advantageous.
  3. Rich, mellow and carefully articulated, especially with an upper-class accent.

Pronunciation

plŭmʹē /ˈplʌmi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-plummy.wav

Word forms

plummy plummier plummiest

Etymology

From plum + -y. In the sense of a voice, because of the supposed similarity to speaking with a plum in one's mouth.

Derived words

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