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

VorisVina Square-Toe Ballet Flats The lace bow detailing on this flat is so, so cute, and the square toe is a welcome change of pace from the standard rounded route. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026

Organic Shapes and Personal Touches To go along with a more natural, earthy look, warm minimalism incorporates organic, rounded shapes into its furniture and decor items. —Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026

The playful shoes feature a rounded, open-toe design and stand tall on a four-inch heel. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026

Engage your core so that your back is flat (not arched or rounded). —Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026

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