Definition

Describing something that is rich, desirable, or has a mellow quality, often used to refer to voices or roles that are appealing or luxurious.

Example

She landed a plummy role in the new movie, which made her very happy.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, I heard they have a pretty plummy menu.

I really want to try their dessert, it sounds amazing!

Definitely! I bet it has a plummy flavor that’s hard to resist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plummy → The word 'plummy' originates from the word 'plum' (from Old English *plume*, meaning the fruit) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). The term 'plummy' describes something that is rich, juicy, or resembling a plum, often used to convey a sense of abundance or desirability.

Memory Tip

Think of the juicy, rich fruit 'plum' — when something is described as 'plummy', it means it has that same richness or abundance.

Visually Confused Words