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Definition of rotund

rotund

/roʊˈtʌnd/
ro · tund
Adverb:rotundly
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rotund Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a plump, round, or portly body shape.

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

3

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for rotund

• Nearby Words

rottenness
rotterdam
rottweiler
rotund
rotunda
rotundness
rouen

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin rotundus ('round, circular, spherical'), which derives from rota ('wheel') and shares its ultimate origin with the everyday English word 'round'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rotund. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rotund
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