rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce rounded (audio)
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.
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Soft, rounded tannins are joined by flavors of blackberry, black plum, finely ground cinnamon, and red raspberry. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 The vampy logo’d lace-ups have sock-like uppers and a cool rounded toe. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025 The peep, rounded toe is a flattering design that peeks through under the hemline of long gowns. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 The vents encircling the stand’s rounded top handle cooling. PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rounded

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rounded was in the 15th century

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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rounded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

rounded

adjective
round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce rounded (audio)
: curving or round in shape

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