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词汇 plummy
释义 plummy
adjective
uk /ˈplʌm.i/ us /ˈplʌm.i/

plummyadjective (SPEECH)


used to describe a low voice or way of speaking using long vowels, of a type thought to be typical of the English upper social class: (嗓音)拿腔作调的,做作的
a plummy voice矫揉造作的腔调
a plummy accent做作的口音
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Ways of speaking
accented
accentual
accentuation
articulate
asperity
asyndetic
asyndetically
bray
fluent
glottal stop
intone
mispronounce
non-metaphorical
non-verbal
non-verbally
orthoepy
paralanguage
pronounce
singsong
toned

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Describing qualities of the human voice

plummyadjective (FRUIT)


having the taste or dark reddish-purple colour of plums: (味道、颜色)像梅子的
This wine has an almost plummy flavour.这酒有股梅子味。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Flavours & tastes
acidic
acidulous
acridly
aftertaste
ageusia
flavourless
flavoursome
fruitily
fruitiness
full-bodied
salty
savory
savoury
seasoned
semi-sweet
velvety
vinous
watery
winey
woodsy

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Wines & winemaking
Less common colours

Examples of plummy


plummy
He was known for his diplomatic style and plummy voice.
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Wine produced from the grape has a characteristic dark tint and light plummy taste.
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He was particularly memorable for his plummy voice and ripe articulation.
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