orotund
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[edit] Etymology
Orotund derives from Latin ore rotundo, “with a round mouth,” hence “clear, loud,” from os, oris, “the mouth” + rotundus, “round.”
[edit] Adjective
orotund (comparative more orotund, superlative most orotund)
- Characterized by fullness, clarity, strength, and smoothness of sound.
- Pompous; bombastic
