CEFR C1

rotund

adjective

Meaning

Having a full, rounded, or plump shape; often used to describe a person's body or a spherical object.

Examples

The rotund gentleman with the rosy cheeks always had a cheerful smile.
Santa Claus is often depicted as a rotund figure, jolly and full of mirth.

Synonyms: plump, chubby, stout, corpulent

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rotund (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /roʊˈtʌnd/

Definition

Having a full, rounded, or plump shape; often used to describe a person's body or a spherical object.

Examples

The rotund gentleman with the rosy cheeks always had a cheerful smile.
Santa Claus is often depicted as a rotund figure, jolly and full of mirth.
The artist sculpted a series of rotund vases, emphasizing their smooth, curved forms.

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