ROTUND Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

rotund

adjective

rō-ˈtənd

Definition of rotund

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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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

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Adjective

Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

The North Siders clubbed an all-time team record of nine home runs in a single game, routing their rival Milwaukee Brewers 17-3 at Wrigley Field − and ending August with 62 round-trippers for the month, another team record.

— Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Zheng was the one in tears at the French Open, after losing her first round match to eventual finalist Maja Chwalińska, 6-4, 6-0.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of round

Adjective

What caught him by surprise was the conversation around fat-phobia that accompanied the film’s release.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The word ‘gordo’ in Spanish means fat, which brought Barca fans to attempt a funny translation of the England international’s surname from Gordon to Gros.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fat

Adjective

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
The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ringing

Adjective

The city felt vibrant and full of possibility, especially as Russia seemed firmly on its way to a democratic future.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Instead of the usual vibrant red, this year’s carpet is peacock blue in honor of the 100th anniversary of NBC, which is broadcasting the ceremony.

— Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of vibrant

Adjective

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
In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of sonorous

Adjective

The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of resonant

Adjective

Seattle’s defense is intact, and traveling across three time zones to play in that loud stadium will be a challenge for the Patriots.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
And when the city gets loud, Central Park's quieter southeast corner is 10 blocks north.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of loud

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