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rotund Synonyms

Another word for rotund

Choosing another word for rotund depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a plump, round, or portly body shape.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
plump
portly
corpulent
stout
Strong
chubby
paunchy
roly-poly
tubby

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
round
spherical
globular
Strong
bulbous
orbicular

• 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 sonorous, theatrical tones."

Strongest
sonorous
orrotund
resonant
Strong
full-toned
rich

Opposites of rotund

The opposite of rotund shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gaunt
flat
lanky
slender
skinny
angular
thin
lean
See all opposites of rotund

• Nearby Words

rotten
rottenly
rottenness
rotund
rotundness
rouge
rough

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