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plummy

adjective

Definition of plummynext
as in mellifluous

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Recent Examples of plummy The shade lineup spans 10 options, ranging from pale lilac to rosy pink to plummy burgundy, all inspired by NYC sunsets. — Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 16 Sep. 2025 At one point, Melanie Field, who plays Sonya, mocks the plummy British sound of Bonneville’s Vanya. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025 The land surrounding the estate, once a rich source of Piedmont’s dry Barbaresco and plummy Barbera wines, could be planted with enough new vines to produce around 100,000 bottles a year. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Your summer beauty plans may include a cult-classic lip color, a sultry plummy eye, or a golden-peach pop of color on the cheeks. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plummy
  1. mellifluous
  2. rich
  3. mellow
  4. sonorous
  5. resonant
Adjective
  • Out beyond the shore, the sky had turned a wash of pink and gold—a celestial curtainfall soundtracked by the thwack of a snare drum, and the mellifluous burble of yet another pint being poured.
    — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, Hershiser and every other Dodger broadcaster inevitably face comparison to the mellifluous voice that became synonymous with baseball itself.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mellifluous
Adjective
  • But good fiction requires novelists to step beyond niceness and toward some richer mix of curiosity and compassion.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday, the model stopped by a Brooklyn farmer’s market for an autumnal bouquet—all rich oranges and dusky browns—which coordinated with her fall ’fit.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Typically spotted in gardens, parks and woodlands, Turdus merula is a familiar sight across Europe, with a song that’s rich, mellow and flutelike.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless of the crush of bodies, the vibe at Lowboy is mellow, with seasonal drinks, a delectable menu of bar food, a cute patio—and, of course, a smashburger that is to die for.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
Adjective
  • Why Cultural Resonance Builds Trust ​So, what’s the most important reason to use culturally resonant branding?
    — Salvador Ordorica, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • George Lucas and Mellody Hobson used the night to defend their ambitious narrative art museum, arguing that illustration and pop culture belong alongside masterworks as legitimate, emotionally resonant art.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Plummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plummy. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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