rounded

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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

rounded

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past tense and past participle of round entry 4, round entry 6

Examples of rounded in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Pomeroy’s team believes a rounded spear carved from wood almost certainly caused the killing blow. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

The rounded, polished stones depart from the faceted brilliance traditionally prized in diamond jewelry, revealing another dimension of the material’s natural character. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Inspired by the rounded shapes of water droplets, the 22-piece collection features clusters of natural diamonds in varying sizes, set across sculptural surfaces of 14-karat yellow gold. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Lettuce and salads are usually smart choices, and adding lean protein and healthy fats can make for a well-rounded, satisfying meal. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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