orotund

Examples

• All

• He practiced until his vowels were perfectly orotund for the performance.

• Her orotund tones gave the speech a powerful and commanding presence.

• The actor's orotund voice filled every corner of the theater.

• The speaker's orotund voice captivated the audience.

• The actor's orotund voice filled the theater, captivating everyone in the audience.

• She spoke with an orotund tone that made her words seem important and authoritative.

• During the performance, the singer produced an orotund sound that resonated beautifully across the hall.

Synonyms

R

round

vsorotund

15 6.0

Having a full, rich sound

is stronger in implying an impressive or commanding quality

S

sonorous

vsorotund

3 7.2

A deep, loud sound that fills a place

is more about sounding grand and imposing than just loud

S

stentorian

vsorotund

• Formal

1 9.3

A very loud deep voice that fills a room

is more about grandeur and fullness than sheer loudness

P

pear-shaped

vsorotund

1 6.7

A full, rich voice that sounds round and warm

is used for voices that are imposing as well as rounded

R

rotund

vsorotund

7.1

Having a full, rich, deep sound

is focused on a rounded impressive quality rather than only depth

Antonyms

W

weak

524 1.0

Not strong in body or muscles and easily tired

T

thin

221 5.2

Not strong or convincing, for example an argument

Compounds

O

orotund speech

• Formal

9.6

Rich loud speaking that sounds grand and a little showy

How Resonant

booming

3 3.4

orotund

• Formal

9.9

resonant

7 5.6

full

52 2.7

clear

40 1.0

thin

221 5.2

Surface Forms

Etymology