1
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the tenor's orotund voice was just what this soaring aria needs
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2
as in rhetorical
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases
a master of the orotund prose that is favored by academic journals of literary criticism
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Recent Examples of orotund
But the extravagance of Tudor self-aggrandizement is almost comical, and it wasn’t limited to the orotund Henry plastering his face onto biblical kings.
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Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2022
Novoselov had a boisterous, orotund way of talking that even the interpreter seemed to have trouble making sense of.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021
Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2022
Novoselov had a boisterous, orotund way of talking that even the interpreter seemed to have trouble making sense of.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orotund
Adjective
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For Republican Presidents, this has mostly been rhetoric.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the confrontation remains largely rhetorical for now, the sharp escalation in language, and the competing interests driving it, highlight the fragility of the regional landscape and the limits of Washington’s ability to keep both sides aligned.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dreams of ocean-view lots and Mediterranean-style villas were relegated to the round file.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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My room, outfitted with a round bed and a freestanding tub, edged into Austin Powers territory—outrageous in theory, wildly practical in reality (especially with the tub offering an impeccable sightline to the TV).—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The suit argued that Live Nation's exclusivity contracts, threats to rivals, and leveraging of market domination over artists breached antitrust laws, resulting in inflated prices and stifled competition.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Ballet Orchestra, close to wrapping its 50th anniversary season, sounded especially sonorous in the score’s horn passages.—
Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sonorous presence of actor Morgan Freeman will be one of the highlights of the Beatles on the Beach festival in Boca Raton on March 12-15, which will include a March 14 performance by Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bishops further authorized a new edition of the Roman Pontifical for pontifical Masses, expected to be completed by 2027, with Vatican approval pending for some rites, according to the Catholic News Agency.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Nov. 2025
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In its report, the pontifical commission highlights failures in the Italian church.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Much of it was lost to the audience, since reverberant amplification gave heroic heft to Blanchett’s voice at the cost of intelligibility.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Tiles and accessories are designed to mix and match so players can create a beautiful mahjong setup that reflects their personal style -- from colorful tiles to vibrant mats, racks, tile shufflers and carryall bags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plant honeysuckle for its vibrant blooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Orotund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orotund. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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