Plummy

usgb/ˈplʌmi/
adjective

Something is described as plummy when it is full, rich and often mellow.

The wine is rich, plummy and has a velvet taste.
Visual representation of "plummy" - Something is described as plummy when it is full, rich and often mellow

Often appears as...

  • plummy voice
  • plummy accent
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Sensory Richness

Used to paint a picture of sensory pleasure, like tasting good food or hearing a melodic sound.

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The singer's plummy voice was a delight during the concert.
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Not Literal Plums

Doesn't literally involve plums; it's more about the depth and quality of an experience.

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He read the poem in such plummy tones that we were all mesmerized.
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