HyperDic: plummy

English > 2 senses of the word plummy:
ADJECTIVEallplummyvery desirable
allplummy(of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich
English > plummy: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningVery desirable.
Example"a plummy leading role"
BroaderdesirableWorth having or seeking or achieving
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
English > plummy: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich.
Example"the radio announcer's plummy voice"
Broaderaffected, unnaturalspeaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
Catalanpastosa

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