rotund

adjective

rō-ˈtənd How to pronounce rotund (audio)
Definition of rotundnext
1
as in plump
having an excess of body fat a rotund little man who, predictably, was asked to play Santa every year

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2
as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the actor's distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings

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Recent Examples of rotund His rotund frame and bald head gave him the appearance of a human bowling ball. — Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 Fast forward to today, and, somehow, the tremendously rotund AMG GT rips down twisty roads with nearly as much athleticism as fare weighing 2,000-or-more pounds less. — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 This movie re-creates the makeover montage, replete with the prosthetics and the gay brother, as well as the party scene wherein the protagonist must appear as both themselves and their rotund elderly character. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star. — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rotund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotund
  1. plump
  2. round
  3. fat
  4. ringing
  5. vibrant
  6. sonorous
  7. resonant
  8. loud
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • The toys are translucent, round squishy balls with cartoon faces, glitter-like particles and water beads inside.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And at the top tier, above Skydance, were the Paramount mountain, the Warners shield, and … the round DC bullet.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Holsteins offer exceptional milk volume, but breeds such as the Jersey cow produce milk with a greater concentration of fat and other solids.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was asked about Underwood’s security in the starting job earlier this week and hardly offered up a ringing endorsement.
    — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ringing
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  • All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Among them were vibrant cap-toe sock boots, including one streaked with the vivid combination of purple and yellow as part of a colorful contrasting-print ensemble.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
Adjective
  • Nuanced, resonant verse paints a clear-eyed, profoundly loving portrait of a teen navigating the complexities of growing up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The projects engage with such resonant themes as digital labor, bodily memory, virtual violence, and collective participation in democracies.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • To try to ease tensions during loud stretches of construction, Zuckerberg’s staff handed out gifts like noise-canceling headphones.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But just moments later, as the name of lead star Andrew Scott appeared on stage, the loud snuffles were replaced with whoops and, in rather uncharacteristically British style, a standing ovation for the actor.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Rotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotund. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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