rotund

/ɹəʊˈtʌnd/adj
High School
1

Having a round, spherical or curved shape; circular; orbicular.

2

Having a round body shape; portly or pudgy; obese.

3

Full and rich; orotund; sonorous; full-toned.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing