rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

1

: made round : flowing rather than jagged or angular

2

: fully developed

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

Arrange lettuce wedges, rounded side down, on rimmed plates or shallow bowls. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 July 2025

Well balanced and easy drinking with rounded soft tannins and a long cherry/orange finish. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

The Android device, which was priced at $579 for the unlocked entry version, had a rounded backside and pioneering voice control feature. —Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025

This particular example features a 38 mm case in stainless steel, a striking terra-cotta–colored dial, and a steel bracelet with beautifully rounded links. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 July 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