rounded

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

With its low heel, rounded toe, and high vamp—plus its vibrant bubblegum hue—the shoe offered a touch of ’80s glam to her otherwise businesslike look. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, his supporting cast appears as well-rounded as ever. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The towering Nudist silhouette consisted of open rounded toes that transitioned into thin straps that sat across the tops of Hargitay’s toes and around her ankles, securing the shoes in place. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Chinese pistache has a rounded crown and can grow to 35 feet high and 20 or 30 feet wide, a compact size suited to planting along a patio or driveway. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 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