rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike the distinctly balanced symmetry of the Georgian homes popular prior to the Victorian era, Queen Anne houses use signature architectural elements—rounded or octagonal turrets, bay windows, gables, and wrap-around porches—to achieve the uneven facade. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024

Mostly large and rounded, these chompers were not meant to slice through their prey, but to grind and crush shelled creatures. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 15 July 2024

The telltale signs of the plant are compound leaves of three (although there can be more), red stems, and rounded or toothed lobed margins (indented leaf edges). —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024

The new logo is green, rounded and softer in shape than the old black and white logo. —David Moin, WWD, 11 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rounded

• well-rounded

Kids Definition

rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

: curving or round in shape