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plummy

/ˈplʌm.i/

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adjective

/ˈplʌm.i/C2formalbritish
  • ruОписывает голос или акцент, который считается типичным для высшего класса, часто с несколько негативным оттенком.

Describes a voice or accent that is considered typical of the upper class, often in a slightly negative way.

  1. Highly desirableB2informalbritish

    Describing something that is very attractive, excellent, or sought-after.

    ruЗавидный

    • She landed a plummy job at a top law firm.
    • He inherited a plummy estate in the countryside.
    • That's a plummy role in the new movie.

    Synonymschoicecoveteddesirableenviableexcellentfirst-rateprimesuperb

    Antonymsbadinferiorpoorunappealingunattractiveundesirable

  2. Affectedly rich voiceC1informalbritish

    Describing a voice that is deep, rich, and often considered overly refined or upper-class in tone.

    ruГустой и богатый (о голосе)

    • The actor spoke with a plummy accent that sounded very posh.
    • Her plummy voice made her sound like she was from a different era.
    • He adopted a plummy tone for the radio broadcast.

    Synonymsaffectedla-di-daorotundpompousposhpretentiousrefinedupper-class

    Antonymsflatmonotonenasalreedythin

Forms
  • plummier comparative form
  • plummiest superlative form