Roundness
['raʊndnɪs]
Definition
(noun.) the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular.
(noun.) the quality of being round numbers; 'he gave us the results in round numbers, but their roundness didn't affect the point he was making'.
(noun.) the fullness of a tone of voice; 'there is a musky roundness to his wordiness'.
Typist: Rebecca--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The quality or state of being round in shape; as, the roundness of the globe, of the orb of the sun, of a ball, of a bowl, a column, etc.
(n.) Fullness; smoothness of flow; as, the roundness of a period; the roundness of a note; roundness of tone.
(n.) Openess; plainess; boldness; positiveness; as, the roundness of an assertion.
Inputed by Cathleen
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Sphericity, circularity, rotundness, rotundity.
Edited by Faye
Examples
- He pulled the blanket coat over his head, the roundness of his head protruding now from the dirty yellow folds of the blanket. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Thank you, Mother, And Jo gave the thin cheek a grateful kiss, more precious to Mrs. March than if it had given back the rosy roundness of her youth. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Inputed by Allen