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rotund Antonyms

Opposite of rotund

Because the opposite of rotund shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a plump, round, or portly body shape.

Usage Example

"The cheerful baker had a gaunt figure and a booming laugh that filled the shop."

Strongest
gaunt
lanky
slender
Strong
lean
skinny
thin
scrawny
emaciated

• adjective (Context 2)

Spherical, globular, or rounded in shape (of an object or structure).

Usage Example

"The potter glazed several flat clay jars designed for storing olive oil."

Strongest
flat
Strong
angular
linear

• adjective (Context 3)

Full, rich, and resonant in tone or style (of speech, literary expression, or musical sound).

Usage Example

"The actor delivered the Shakespearean soliloquy in thin, theatrical tones."

Strong
thin
reedy
flat
clipped

Similar words to rotund

Words similar to rotund shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

plump
sonorous
portly
round
orrotund
corpulent
resonant
stout
See all synonyms of rotund

• Nearby Words

rotten
rottenly
rottenness
rotund
rotundness
rough
roughen

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rotund. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rotund
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