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OR-uh-tuhnd
adjective
pompous; sonorous
1927Elmer GantryBut he had learned his role of dignity now, and though he observed, 'Dandy day, Shorty!' he was quick to follow it up unhesitatingly with an orotund, 'I trust that you have been able to enjoy the beauty of the vernal foliage in the country this week.'1989Hollywood'Will we hear your magnificent voice this evening, Senator?' Hitchcock was orotund.1996Keeper of the Sun'I think that Master Cawdor is probably correct in this,' Doc said in his best orotund voice.Labels: Gore Vidal, Laurence James, Sinclair Lewis
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