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orotundity

Advanced (C1/C2)

IPA: /ˌɔːrəˈtʌndɪti/

KK: /ɔːrəˈtʌndɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality of being full, round, and rich in sound or voice.


Example

The orotundity of his voice filled the entire room, captivating everyone present.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that speech? It had such an amazing orotundity to it.
Sloth B
I know! The way the speaker's voice filled the room was impressive.
Sloth A
It really added to the overall impact of the message, didn't it?
Sloth B
Absolutely, that kind of presence makes a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fullness
richness
sonority
Antonyms
flatness
dullness
weakness
Root Explanation

Orotundity → It is formed from "oro-" (from Latin "orare", meaning to speak) and "tundity" (from Latin "tundere", meaning to beat or strike). The word refers to the quality of being full, round, and rich in sound, often used in the context of voice or speech.

Memory Tip

Think of 'speaking' ('oro-') in a 'full' and 'rich' manner ('tundity') — that's what orotundity means.

Visually Confused Words
rotundity
rotundify
obtundity
profundity
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