rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

1

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

a countertop with rounded edges

2

: fully developed

… he was in an excellent position to build up an accurate and rounded 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

Western handles have a long and rounded frame, which is more suitable for those who have a Shakehand grip, a grip that resembles you shaking someone’s hand. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Founder Michalis Kontizas planted his vines among the volakes, the enormous rounded granite boulders that give this part of Tinos its almost lunar appearance. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Franco-Swedish sportswear brand Ron Dorff took a healthy dollop of ‘80s inspiration to design its Exerciser shorts, which feature a short length with rounded slide slits. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

The silhouette combines sharp and rounded lines for a structural aesthetic, including a curved vamp. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 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