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well-rounded

adjective well-round·ed \ ˈwel-ˈrau̇n-dəd \

Definition of well-rounded

: fully or broadly developed: such as
a : having a broad educational background
  • schools that turn out well-rounded graduates
b : comprehensive
  • a well-rounded program of activities

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First Known Use of well-rounded

1823

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WELL-ROUNDED Defined for English Language Learners

well-rounded

adjective

Definition of well-rounded for English Language Learners

  • : educated in many different subjects

  • : including many different things : having a lot of variety

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