rotund

Definitions

adj

1

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.

2

Having a round body shape; portly or pudgy; obese.

3

Full and rich; orotund; sonorous; full-toned.

Collocations

5

ADJ.

individual, last

VERB + ROTUND

become, cure, glimmered

ROTUND + NOUN

gentleman, gourmand, tom

PREP.

on, since

ADV.

rather, strictly

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — excessively fat

adjective — (of sounds) full and rich

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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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

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Convex preferences may have indifference curves that exhibit “flat spots,” while strictly convex preferences have indifference curves that are strictly rotund.

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The cure for the rotund gourmand is to become an affectionado of California healthy cuisine.

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A rotund individual named Tom was here looking for you.

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He's become more rotund since our last meeting.

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He's a rather rotund gentleman.

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