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plotty

American  
[plot-ee] / ˈplɒt i /

adjective

plottier, plottiest
  1. characterized by the intricacies or complications of a plot or intrigue.

    a plotty novel whose narrative is hard to follow.


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Origin of plotty

First recorded in 1895–1900; plot + -y 1

Example Sentences

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That’s why it was interesting to be a little more plotty, to be more in some genres I’m mashing up.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Not even the matriarchal link at the story’s center feels satisfying, its good intention strangled by the plotty chaos.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

The plot — which is very plotty — is beside the point in “Quantumania,” which pulls from a variety of sources for both its themes and its visuals.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2023

From risible little bully in season one to occasionally brave coward in seasons two and three, right through to friend of the Starks, imparter of important plotty information and bread-maker extraordinaire in season seven.

From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2019

“Broad City” is less a sitcom and more a plotty sketch show, created, written and performed by comedians Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, real-life and on-screen best friends.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2014

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