Rotund/rəʊˈtʌnd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Description Often used to describe someone in a way that is polite, yet implies they are quite large. The rotund gentleman took up two seats on the bus. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative Can describe objects affectionately without a negative connotation. The rotund shape of the teapot made it look charming. Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and casual situations. She drew a rotund character for her art project.