Rotund

usgb/rəʊˈtʌnd/
adjective

Round or roundish in shape.

He looked at his rotund stomach in the mirror.
Visual representation of "rotund" - Round or roundish in shape

Often appears as...

  • rotund figure
  • rotund belly
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Visual representation of "rotund"
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Physical Description

Often used to describe someone in a way that is polite, yet implies they are quite large.

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The rotund gentleman took up two seats on the bus.
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Not Always Negative

Can describe objects affectionately without a negative connotation.

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The rotund shape of the teapot made it look charming.
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Neutral Tone

The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and casual situations.

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She drew a rotund character for her art project.
Visual representation of the word "Rotund"

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