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.

Synonyms of rotund

Words with a similar meaning to rotund:

• plump
• chubby
• stout
• corpulent

Antonyms of rotund

Words with the opposite meaning to rotund:

• thin
• slender

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