orotund UK /ˈɒɹə(ʊ)tʌnd/US /ˈɔɹə(ʊ)ˌtʌnd/adjective 3noun 2forms 3 adjective3 •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. •Of writing, etc.: clear, effective, powerful. •Of speech or writing: bombastic, pompous. noun2 •(no longer used) A voice characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound. •(no longer used) The quality of clarity, effectiveness, and power in speech or writing. formsorotunds · more orotund · most orotund