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Word entry · 6 letters

plummy

Best crossword clue

"Rich and mellow"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈplʌmi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted lmmpuyStarts with PEnds with Y1 clues
1P2L3U4M5M6Y

Definitions

  1. (of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • The jam had a rich plummy aroma.
  • plummy-voiced
  • Then, feeling the fat hands caressing her reluctant bosom, listening dutifully to the rich, plummy voice, she realized finally what marriage to the King meant.

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