Orotund
/ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/noun
Characterized by a full, strong, and impressive sound or style of speech.
Did you know?It comes from Latin *ōrum* (“gold”) + *rotundus* (“round”), so the word’s original image is something gleaming, complete, and circular—like a voice meant to sound precious and whole.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aurum
“gold”
Latin
Latin
rotundus
“round, circular”
18th Century
English
orotund
“having a round, sonorous, and grand style of speech”
Modern English
English
orotund
“full, rich, and imposing in sound or style”