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orotund adj

Of a voice: characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound; hence, of a person: having a clear, full, and strong voice, appropriate for public speaking, reading aloud, etc. (by extension) Of writing, etc.: clear, effective, powerful. (derogatory) Of speech or writing: bombastic, pompous. orotund n (obsolete) (countable) A voice characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound. (uncountable) The quality of clarity, effectiveness, and power in speech or writing.

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