adj
rotund
Rotund (adj) means having a rounded, ball-like shape.
adj
1
Having a rounded, ball-like shape.
"He was a plump little man and we had been walking uphill at a pace—set by him—far too rapid for his short legs. He breathed stertorously, and half the drops which glimmered on his rotund face were not rain but sweat."
— Delano Ames (1956)
2
(of a person) Having a plump, rounded body.
3
Describing a voice or sound that is deep, rich and full.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin rotundus (“round”), from Latin rota (“wheel”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *Hreth₂- (“to run, to roll”). A doublet of round.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of rotund?
"rotund" (adj) means having a rounded, ball-like shape.
What is another word for rotund?
Other words for "rotund" include round, weighty, obese, corpulent, orotund.
What is the opposite of rotund?
The opposite of "rotund" is gaunt.
What are the different meanings of rotund?
"rotund" has 3 main meanings: 1. Having a rounded, ball-like shape; 2. (of a person) Having a plump, rounded body; 3. Describing a voice or sound that is deep, rich and full.
