adjective
definition
Of, pertaining to, containing, or characteristic of plums
definition
Desirable; profitable; advantageous
definition
(of a voice) rich, mellow and carefully articulated, especially with an upper-class accent
Examples of plummy in a Sentence
In this case, you can wear practically any color eye shadow, but they are best enhanced with shades of plummy pinks and deep rusty copper tones - think of shades with reddish undertone to compliment the green of your eyes.
With hazel eyes, you can wear practically any color eye shadow, but they are best enhanced with shades of plummy pinks and deep rusty copper tones - think of shades with a reddish undertone to compliment the green of your eyes.
This plummy, plush wine often yields more subtle flavors than its Bordeaux cousin, Cabernet Sauvignon.
It is smooth and plummy, with hints of berry, oak and vanilla.
Wine tasters characterize Merlot as plummy, soft, and lightly tannic.
The plummy yet soft flavors of Merlot pair well with many foods, including beef, lamb, roast chicken, and game meats.
The plummy hue can be dusted all over the lid or used to define the crease.