well-rounded

adjective

well-round·​ed ˈwel-ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce well-rounded (audio)
: fully or broadly developed: such as
a
: having a broad educational background
schools that turn out well-rounded graduates
b
: comprehensive
a well-rounded program of activities

Examples of well-rounded in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-rounded was in 1823

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“Well-rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-rounded. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

well-rounded

adjective
well-round·​ed
-ˈrau̇n-dəd
: including many details or much variety
a well-rounded education

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