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Definition of “orotund

orotund (ˈɒrəʊˌtʌndPronunciation for orotund

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of the voice) resonant; booming
  2. (of speech or writing) bombastic; pompous

Word Origin

C18: from Latin phrase ore rotundo with rounded mouth

Usage examples

  • At times his voice takes on the orotund baritone of Dylan Thomas, though the accent is Irish.
    Times, Sunday Times (2001)

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