Definition

Having a shape, color, or quality similar to that of a plum.

Example

The fruit was a beautiful plumlike shade of purple.

Conversation

Have you tried that new dessert place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they have plumlike pastries that are amazing.

I love desserts that are fruity and sweet, especially if they taste plumlike.

You should definitely go — I bet you'd enjoy the flavors!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plumlike → It is formed from "plum" (from Old English *plūme*, meaning the fruit of the plum tree) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "plumlike" means resembling or similar to a plum.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'plum' as the fruit, and remember that 'plumlike' describes something that looks or is similar to a plum.

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