orotund
having a full, rich, pompous quality in voice or style; overly grand in manner
Word origin: From Latin ore rotundo, with a round mouth.
Orotund in a sentence
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The senator's orotund delivery impressed audiences even when his arguments were thin.
The senator's orotund delivery filled the chamber, though critics found the speech more sonorous than substantive.
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The committee's report was praised for its candor, yet its central recommendation was so blank that administrators could cite it to justify nearly any policy they had already resolved to pursue.
Using “orotund” well
Orotund describes a voice that is full and resonant, or a style that is pompous and overblown. The first sense can be neutral or positive, while the second is clearly critical.
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