rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

1

: made round : having a curving rather than jagged or angular shape

a countertop with round edges

2

: fully developed

… he was in an excellent position to build up an accurate and round picture of Western Apache material culture.

—Morris E. Opler

roundedness noun

Examples of rounded in a Sentence

a countertop with rounded corners

a wine with a rounded character

The novel gives a rounded picture of life as an illegal immigrant in the U.S.

Recent Examples on the Web

The blouse in Fanning’s look featured a rounded neckline, long, flowing sleeves and a shift silhouette. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

The ripest, most nutritious pears have vibrant color, a little softness near the stem, and a rounded, heavy base. —Allison Forsyth, Health, 13 Nov. 2025

The spices will have time to meld with the other ingredients and mellow slightly, for a well-rounded filling. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025

The Dune actor wore an oversized white wool coat with a tie-waist and rounded lapels, her collar elegantly popped. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rounded

• well-rounded

Rhymes for rounded

• bounded
• founded
• grounded
• hounded
• mounded
• pounded
• sounded
• abounded
• astounded
• compounded
• confounded
• expounded

Kids Definition

rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

: curving or round in shape