Rotundest: meaning, definitions and examples
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rotundest
[ rəˈtʌndəst ]
physical description
Rotundest is a superlative form of 'rotund', which means round or spherical in shape. It is commonly used to describe objects or individuals that are notably plump or rounded. The term can refer to anything from the shape of a building to a person's figure. Its usage often conveys a sense of fullness or completeness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rotundest member of the family is always the center of attention.
- The rotundest pumpkin at the fair won first prize.
- His rotundest features made him instantly recognizable.
Translations
Translations of the word "rotundest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais redondo
🇮🇳 सबसे गोल
🇩🇪 rundesten
🇮🇩 terbulat
🇺🇦 найкругліший
🇵🇱 najokrąglejszy
🇯🇵 最も丸い
🇫🇷 le plus rond
🇪🇸 el más redondo
🇹🇷 en yuvarlak
🇰🇷 가장 둥근
🇸🇦 الأكثر جولة
🇨🇿 nejkulatější
🇸🇰 najkrajšie
🇨🇳 最圆的
🇸🇮 najbolj okrogel
🇮🇸 enn kúlasta
🇰🇿 ең дөңгелек
🇬🇪 ყველაზე წრიული
🇦🇿 ən yuvarlaq
🇲🇽 el más redondo
Etymology
The word 'rotund' is derived from the Latin 'rotundus', which means 'round, circular'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, becoming more widely used in the 16th century. The suffix '-est' is a superlative form used in English to indicate the highest degree of a quality. Therefore, 'rotundest' literally means 'most round'. Initially, the term was applied in various contexts, including art and literature, to describe shapes and forms that are particularly plump or rounded. Over time, it has evolved in its application, finding itself in discussions about human anatomy, culinary descriptions, and even architecture, where round shapes are a focus of design. The nuanced use of the word reflects cultural acceptance of rounded shapes in aesthetics, as well as the playful nature of language when describing such characteristics.