rotund
[ɹəʊˈtʌnd]
[ɹoʊˈtʌnd]
An adjective "rotund" describes someone or something that's round and full-bodied.
When people talk about food, they often use the word "rotund" to describe dishes like bread rolls or donuts – things that are plump and rounded. This means you can think of the word as describing a shape more than anything else. But it can also be used to talk about people who have a bit of extra weight or a big, round face. Some people use "rotund" in a slightly different way too, talking about buildings or monuments that are grand and imposing – like a rotund church with a large dome.
How common is "rotund"?
Word rotund is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Having a round or spherical shape; circular; orbicular.
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Real examples of "rotund" in context
