rounded

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

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

Between impressive center depth and a prospect pool brimming with guys who possess playoff-style traits, the Mammoth have a well-rounded system that should turn this franchise into a perennial playoff contender. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Clams have the most symmetrical of shells, which are neatly rounded or oval in shape, with each half approximately equal in size. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

The two daily supplement formulas are designed to work together to support overall wellness and hormone health by providing a well-rounded approach to stress management, metabolism, and blood sugar support. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026

Weaving’s white minidress featured the British designer’s signature punk edge, with asymmetric straps, a rounded neckline and a form-fitting bodice. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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