OROTUND


Meaning of OROTUND in English

ˈȯrəˌtənd, ˈär-, ˈōr- adjective

Etymology: modification of Latin ore rotundo, literally, with round mouth

1. : marked by fullness, strength, and clearness of sound : sonorous — used especially of the human voice

an orotund voice like a preacher's or an actor's — Kenneth Roberts

2. : unduly full and strong in delivery or style : magniloquent , pompous , bombastic

the surging and orotund utterances of Leaves of Grass — J.L.Lowes

orotund speeches about the full dinner pail — F.L.Allen

Synonyms: see resonant

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