orotund
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of a voice: having clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
awrohtuhndSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɔɹoʊˈtʌnd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of a voice: characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound; hence, of a person: having a clear, full, and strong voice, appropriate for public speaking, reading aloud, etc.
by extension
Of writing, etc.: clear, effective, powerful.
by extensionderogatory
Of speech or writing: bombastic, pompous.
noun
countable
A voice characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound.
uncountable
The quality of clarity, effectiveness, and power in speech or writing.
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This meaning: Of a voice: characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound; hence, of a person: having a clear, full, and strong voice, appropriate for public speaking, reading aloud, etc.
Used this way, orotund is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Nearby words
- full , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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