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单词 orotund
释义 oro·tund
\ˈȯrəˌtənd, ˈär-, ˈōr-\ adjective
Etymology: modification of Latin ore rotundo, literally, with round mouth
1. : marked by fullness, strength, and clearness of sound : sonorous — used especially of the human voice
 < an orotund voice like a preacher's or an actor's — Kenneth Roberts >
2. : unduly full and strong in delivery or style : magniloquent, pompous, bombastic
 < the surging and orotund utterances of Leaves of Grass — J.L.Lowes >
 < orotund speeches about the full dinner pail — F.L.Allen >
Synonyms: see resonant
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