OROTUND


Meaning of OROTUND in English

— orotundity /awr'euh tun"di tee, ohr'-/ , n.

/awr"euh tund', ohr"-/ , adj.

1. (of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.

2. (of a style of speaking) pompous or bombastic.

[ 1785-95; contr. of L phrase ore rotundo, with round mouth ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .