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Definition of plummy - 2 dictionary results

plum⋅my

  [pluhm-ee]
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–adjective, -mi⋅er, -mi⋅est.
1. containing or resembling plums.
2. good or desirable: a plummy part for a good actress.
3. richly or mellowly resonant: a plummy speaking voice.
Origin:
1750–60; plum 1 + -y 1
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plum·my   (plŭm'ē)   
adj.   plum·mi·er, plum·mi·est

    1. Filled with plums.

    2. Smelling or tasting of plums.

  2. Choice; desirable: a plummy leading role; a plummy job.

  3. Exceedingly or affectedly mellow and rich: a plummy voice.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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