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Word of the Day

Since this series of posts is about words, you should consider it a challenge. Show everyone you have a better example sentence than the one given. That's what the comments are for!

orotund


Pronunciation: /ˈôrəˌtənd
adjective
1(Of the voice or phrasing) full, round, and imposing.
1.1(Of writing, style, or expression) pompous; pretentious.

Origin
late 18th century: from Latin ore rotundo 'with rounded mouth'.

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Accuse me of being orotund in my exemplary example sentences. I accept the approbation (ahem - opprobrium). Since I rarely board an airliner, it isn't right to call me a plane speaker any more than a plain speaker.

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