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- [awr-uh-tuhnd, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr əˌtʌnd, ˈoʊr-/
- /ˈɔː.rəʊ.tʌnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-uh-tuhnd, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr əˌtʌnd, ˈoʊr-/
Definitions of orotund word
- adjective orotund (of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness. 1
- adjective orotund (of a style of speaking) pompous or bombastic. 1
- noun orotund (of the voice or phrasing) full, round, and imposing. 1
- adjective orotund (of the voice) resonant; booming 0
- adjective orotund (of speech or writing) bombastic; pompous 0
- adjective orotund clear, strong, and deep; resonant 0
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Origin of orotund
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; contraction of Latin phrase ōre rotundō, with round mouth
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Parts of speech for Orotund
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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orotund popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
orotund usage trend in Literature
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adjective orotund
- loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- ringing — a ringing sound, as of a bell or bells: the ring of sleigh bells.
- stentorian — very loud or powerful in sound: a stentorian voice.
Antonyms for orotund
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