Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Word of the Week Wednesday: Orotund


Orotund:
\OR-uh-tuhnd\ (adjective):

1.Characterized by fullness, clarity, strength, and smoothness of sound.
2.Pompous; bombastic.

Orotund is derived from Latin, meaning, "With a round or full mouth," hence creating a full, smooth or downright pompous, obnoxious sound.

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