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    orotund
    /ˈɒrətʌnd/

    adjective

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › word-of-the-day › orotund-2023/09/10Word of the Day: Orotund | Merriam-Webster

    Sep 10, 2023 · Orotund is a formal word used as a synonym of sonorous to describe something—usually a voice—marked by fullness, strength, and clarity of sound. It can also be used disapprovingly to mean "pompous" or " bombastic ."

  3. www.nytimes.com › 2024/01/16 › learningWord of the Day: orotund - The New York Times

    Jan 16, 2024 · 1. ostentatiously lofty in style; pompous. 2. of or pertaining to a sound that is full, strong and clear. Listen to the pronunciation. Powered by Vocabulary.com. The word orotund has appeared...

  4. www.dictionary.com › e › word-of-the-dayWord of the Day - orotund | Dictionary.com

    Feb 5, 2024 · The Word of the Day for February 5, 2024 is orotund. Find out the meaning of orotund and learn about its origin and uses!

  5. www.askdifference.com › bombastic-vs-orotundBombastic vs. Orotund — What’s the Difference?

    May 4, 2024 · Bombastic speech involves pompous, inflated language intended to impress, while orotund speech also uses a high-flown style but typically with a deep, resonant delivery.

  6. curious.com › merriamwebster › word-of-the-day-orotund-3f472a2b-106b-47c9-8d15-efWord of the Day: Orotund | Curious.com

    Sep 10, 2023 · Orotund is a formal word used as a synonym of sonorous to describe something—usually a voice—marked by fullness, strength, and clarity of sound. It can also be used disapprovingly to mean "pompous" or "bombastic."

  7. forreadingaddicts.co.uk › word-of-the-day › word-of-the-day-orotundWord of the Day - Orotund - For Reading Addicts

    Feb 9, 2024 · Orotund (adj) or-uh-tund. (of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness. First recorded in 1785–95. Comes from a contraction of the Latin phrase ōre rotundō, meaning “with round mouth.” Example sentences. “The actor’s orotund voice captivated the audience with its powerful resonance.” Love 0 Share Tweet Pin.

  8. www.dictionary.com › e › word-of-the-dayWord of the Day - quotidian | Dictionary.com

    Feb 7, 2024 · More about orotund. First recorded in 1785–95. Comes from a contraction of the Latin phrase ōre rotundō, meaning “with round mouth.” Sign up for more Word of the Day! EXAMPLES OF OROTUND. The opera singer’s orotund vocals soared through the air, enveloping the concert hall in a wave of rich and sonorous melody.

  9. www.smartdefine.org › orotund › definitionsOrotund Definition by WordNet

    Dec 25, 2023 · Orotund Definitions. Quickly Find Out What Does OROTUND Mean. Provided by Smart Define Dictionary.WordNet Defines Orotund As: AdjectiveOstentatiously Lofty In Style.usage: "a Man Given To Large...

  10. villagevoicenews.com › 2023/09/12 › word-of-the-day-orotundWORD OF THE DAY: OROTUND – Village Voice News

    Sep 12, 2023 · What It Means. Orotund is a formal word used as a synonym of sonorous to describe something—usually a voice—marked by fullness, strength, and clarity of sound. It can also be used disapprovingly to mean “pompous” or “bombastic.” Advertisement.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySynonyms of OROTUND | Collins American English Thesaurus (2)

    Apr 8, 2024 · Synonyms for OROTUND: overblown, bombastic, pompous, declamatory, grandiloquent, magniloquent, resonant, booming, sonorous, full, … (2)