What is another word for plummy?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌmi] (IPA)

The term "plummy" refers to a rich, fruity taste or strong, deep tone. Synonyms for plummy include lush, ripe, fruity, full-bodied, full-flavored, and opulent. Regarding the tone of a voice, plummy synonyms can include deep, resonant, melodious, smooth, and sonorous. Plummy can also refer to a posh or upper-class accent, so synonyms for this usage may include aristocratic, cultured, refined, or sophisticated. In general, plummy synonyms are associated with luxury, abundance, and quality, whether in the context of food, music, or language.

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What are the hypernyms for Plummy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for plummy?

The word "plummy" is usually used to describe a rich, smooth, and pleasing voice or tone. The antonyms of "plummy" are words that describe voices or tones that are unpleasant, crude, rough, or unpolished. Some of the antonyms of "plummy" are hoarse, grating, harsh, gravelly, raspy, scratchy, and shrill. These words are often used to describe harsh sounds that are jarring or unpleasant to listen to. A voice or tone that is not plummy may lack the depth and richness of a plummy voice and may sound monotonous or irritating.

What are the antonyms for Plummy?

Usage examples for Plummy

But never mind, girls, I've a plummy bit of news for you.
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906"
Lucy Maud Montgomery
"plummy and slam," said the Dodger.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.
The Annual Register of History, Politics, and Literature of the Year 1764 looks plummy, but we have to forego it.
"The New North"
Agnes Deans Cameron

Famous quotes with Plummy

  • Wilde's voice was of the brown velvet order — mellifluous — rounded — in a sense giving it a plummy quality — rather on the adenotic side — but practically pure cello — and very pleasing.
    Oscar Wilde

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