Meaning of rotund in English

1. Pronunciation

   /roʊˈtənd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   rotund

   Definitions

   1. spherical in shape

   Synonyms

   • rounded
2. 2. (of sounds) full and rich

   Examples

   • « orotund tones »
   • « the rotund and reverberating phrase »
   • « pear-shaped vowels »

   Synonyms

   • full
3. 3. excessively fat

   Examples

   • « a weighty man »

   Synonyms

   • fat

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