1. Plural of orotundity; instances or qualities of being orotund (grandiloquent, pompous, or sonorous in speech or writing).
Usage: Usually used in the plural to refer to multiple examples of grandiose or bombastic expressions.
2. Plural of orotundity; the quality of having a full, rich, or resonant sound (of the voice or speech).
Usage: Less common sense; refers to the acoustic or tonal quality rather than the rhetorical style.

Examples

• The politician's speech was filled with orotundities that impressed some listeners but annoyed others.
• His writing style favored orotundities over clear, straightforward expression.
• The actor's orotundities made every line sound dramatic and important.
• Critics dismissed the novel for its excessive orotundities and lack of genuine emotion.
• The preacher's orotundities echoed through the cathedral with impressive vocal resonance.
• She avoided the orotundities of formal rhetoric and spoke plainly instead.