Difference between Rotund and Rounded

What is the difference between Rotund and Rounded?

Rotund as an adjective is having a round or spherical shape; circular; orbicular. while Rounded as an adjective is made into a circle or sphere.

Rotund

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a round or spherical shape; circular; orbicular. Round in body shape; portly or plump; podgy Full and rich; orotund; sonorous; full-toned.

Rounded

Part of speech: verb

Definition: past tense of "to round"

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made into a circle or sphere.Complete or balanced.Describing a number that has been changed to its nearest desired value.Ending in a broad arch.Pronounced with the lips rounded; see rounded vowel.

We hope you now know whether to use Rotund or Rounded in your sentence.

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