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Orotund: meaning, definitions and examples

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orotund

 

[ ษ”หrษ™หˆtสŒnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

speech quality

Orotund refers to a richness, fullness, and clarity of sound, especially in speech or voice. It is often used to describe a style of speaking or a manner of vocal delivery that is grand and resonant. This term can also signify a pompous or bombastic style, where language is elaborate and exaggerated. Orotund speech is frequently associated with orators and performers who command attention and convey authority.

Synonyms

full, resonant, rich, sonorous

Examples of usage

  • The politician spoke in an orotund voice that captivated the audience.
  • His orotund delivery made even the simplest message sound profound.
  • The actor's orotund tone filled the theater effortlessly.
  • She adopted an orotund style as she narrated the story.

Translations

Translations of the word "orotund" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonoro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tรถnend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggema

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒัƒั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลบwiฤ™czny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿฟใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉsonnant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonoro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผrleyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู„ุฌู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvuฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvuฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดชไบฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odmeven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒซแƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™sli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonoro

Etymology

The term 'orotund' originates from the Latin word 'orotundus,' which means 'speaking in a full, round manner.' The prefix 'oro-' comes from the Latin 'orare,' meaning 'to speak or pray,' while 'tundus' relates to the concept of fullness or roundness. The word made its way into English in the early 19th century, reflecting a period when public speaking and oratory became increasingly important in political and social discourse. It began to be used to describe not only the quality of voice but also the style of language employed by speakers who aimed to impress or influence their audiences. Over time, 'orotund' has maintained its connotations of grandeur but also adopted a slightly pejorative tone when describing overly elaborate or pretentious speech.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,396, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.