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1.
(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.
2.
(of a style of speaking) pompous or bombastic.
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Orotund
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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orotund
1792, from L. ore rotundo "in well-rounded phrases," lit. "with round mouth" (see ore rotundo).
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