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.
Recent Examples on the Web The rounded shapes in the compositions usually stand alone but occasionally appear in threes. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Straight, sloped, or rounded, big shoulders command space and convey authority. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 The modest wraparound fit excludes all glare, while the rounded cat-eye brow and circular base suits most face shapes. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 The ergonomic shape ensures optimal comfort, while rounded edges and smooth contours reduce the risk of injuries. Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 With her softly rounded features and kind eyes, Blanc has long been a familiar face in France, working steadily across film, television and theater. Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 For example, providing zero alcohol options that cover a range of flavors—from sweet to smokey to bitter—is important to present a rounded set of choices. David Tao, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Step 3: Repeat with the bottom edge so that both rounded ends meet the middle of the cloth's straight fold lines. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 Step 2: Measure and Cut Cubby Dividers Use trammel points to mark a rounded edge (an arc with a 7-1/2-inch radius) on three 6-1/2 x 19-inch boards. Lucy Fitzgerald, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rounded

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