rotund
Collocations
5ADJ.
individual, last
VERB + ROTUND
become, cure, glimmered
ROTUND + NOUN
gentleman, gourmand, tom
PREP.
on, since
ADV.
rather, strictly
Definitions
adj
Having a round, spherical or curved shape; circular; orbicular.
He was a plump little man and we had been walking uphill at a pace—set by him—far too rapid for his short legs. He breathed stertorously, and half the drops which glimmered on his rotund face were not rain but sweat.
Convex preferences may have indifference curves that exhibit “flat spots,” while strictly convex preferences have indifference curves that are strictly rotund.
Having a round body shape; portly or pudgy; obese.
Full and rich; orotund; sonorous; full-toned.
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6He was a plump little man and we had been walking uphill at a pace—set by him—far too rapid for his short legs. He breathed stertorously, and half the drops which glimmered on his rotund face were not
WiktionaryConvex preferences may have indifference curves that exhibit “flat spots,” while strictly convex preferences have indifference curves that are strictly rotund.
WiktionaryThe cure for the rotund gourmand is to become an affectionado of California healthy cuisine.
Tatoeba · #6862824A rotund individual named Tom was here looking for you.
Tatoeba · #12101295He's become more rotund since our last meeting.
Tatoeba · #12758143He's a rather rotund gentleman.
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