plummy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective very desirable
  2. adjective (of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich

Etymology

From plum + -y. In the sense of a voice, because of the supposed similarity to speaking with a plum in one's mouth.

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