Richard Corliss

In their plush melodies and plummy platitudes, many Rodgers-and-Hammerstein songs were secular hymns, which so insinuated themselves into the ear of the Eisenhower-era listener that they became the liturgical music for the American mid-century.

American Writer

Used to paint a picture of sensory pleasure, like tasting good food or hearing a melodic sound.

Sensory Richness

Doesn't literally involve plums; it's more about the depth and quality of an experience.

Not Literal Plums

In casual speech, it's a slang term for something highly appealing or lucrative.

Slang Usage

What's considered 'plummy' can vary from one person to another depending on personal taste.

Subjective Term

In Britain, a 'plummy' voice often suggests a person comes from a wealthy or socially high-class background.

Class Indicator

Using 'plummy' can stereotype people unfairly, implying wealth or status simply based on their accent.

Stereotyping Risk

This voice-related sense of 'plummy' is mostly recognized in the UK; it may confuse speakers elsewhere.

Plummy