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orotund — characterized by strength, fullness, and clarity of sound; pompous or bombastic in speech or manner

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: characterized by strength, fullness, and clarity of sound; pompous or bombastic in speech or manner

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrətʌnd/

Example Sentences

  • The opera singer's orotund voice filled every corner of the theater, making even the janitor stop mopping to listen.
  • His orotund proclamations about saving the world sounded impressive until we realized he couldn't even save money.
  • The professor's orotund lectures were so pompous that students fell asleep despite his booming voice.

orotund

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈɔːrətʌnd/]

characterized by strength, fullness, and clarity of sound; pompous or bombastic in speech or manner

a portly opera singer in an elaborate costume stands center stage with arms spread wide, mouth open in full song. His chest is puffed out and his posture is dramatically exaggerated as rich, visible sound waves emanate from his mouth. The powerful voice projection fills the ornate theater space around him with overwhelming presence. His overly theatrical gestures and pompous stance show the bombastic nature of his performance style. Audience members in the front rows lean back slightly, some covering their ears while others watch in awe of the booming vocal display. speech characterized by strength, fullness, and clarity of sound while being pompous and bombastic in manner
💡 Concept

a portly opera singer in an elaborate costume stands center stage with arms spread wide, mouth open in full song. His chest is puffed out and his posture is dramatically exaggerated as rich, visible sound waves emanate from his mouth. The powerful voice projection fills the ornate theater space around him with overwhelming presence. His overly theatrical gestures and pompous stance show the bombastic nature of his performance style. Audience members in the front rows lean back slightly, some covering their ears while others watch in awe of the booming vocal display. speech characterized by strength, fullness, and clarity of sound while being pompous and bombastic in manner

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːrətʌnd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒrətʌnd/

🌳Etymology

Rootoro
Suffix-tund

Origin

From Latin 'os' meaning 'mouth' and 'rotundus' meaning 'round.' The word literally describes the full, round sound that comes from an open mouth.

Breakdown

or- (from 'os' = mouth) + -otund (from 'rotundus' = round)

🎵Rhyme

rotundprofoundaround
rotund
profound
around

🔗Collocations

orotund voice
orotund speech
orotund delivery
orotund manner
orotund pronouncement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The opera singer's orotund voice filled every corner of the theater, making even the janitor stop mopping to listen.”

😄 Fun example

“His orotund proclamations about saving the world sounded impressive until we realized he couldn't even save money.”

😄 Fun example

“The professor's orotund lectures were so pompous that students fell asleep despite his booming voice.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pompousbombasticgrandioseresonantsonorous

Antonyms

understatedquietmodest

Related

eloquentrhetoricaldeclamatorygrandiloquent

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