Synonyms of all around

all around 1 of 2

adverb

as in collectively

with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time

all around, she's our best athlete

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collectively
• overall
• all in all
• across the board
• generally
• broadly
• on the whole
• together
• in the aggregate
• altogether
• inclusively
• all told
• collectedly
• loosely
• totally
• all over
• entirely
• completely
• liberally
• wholly
• fully
• thoroughly
• macroscopically
• exhaustively
• encyclopedically
• comprehensively
• sweepingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strictly
• literally
• microscopically
• minutely
• alone
• specifically
• narrowly
• separately
• solely
• individually
• exclusively
• distinctly
• detailedly
• restrictedly
• singly
• singularly
• categorically
• solitarily
• fractionally

all-around

2 of 2

adjective

ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd 

variants also all-round

1

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose

an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlimited
• unrestricted
• general-purpose
• general
• all-purpose
• catholic
• unspecialized
• unqualified
• multipurpose
• wide
• mixed-use
• unspecified
• nonspecific
• broad
• vague

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• technical
• specialized
• limited
• restricted
• definite
• qualified
• confined
• finite
• selective
• bounded
• dedicated
• circumscribed
• determinate
• demarcated

2

as in overall

relating to the main elements and not to specific details

this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overall
• general
• broad
• extensive
• nonspecific
• wide
• bird's-eye
• comprehensive
• panoramic
• expansive
• inclusive
• vast
• sweeping
• infinite
• boundless
• absolute
• nondescript
• indeterminate
• unlimited
• nebulous
• unspecified
• vague
• unrestricted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• specific
• detailed
• molecular
• limited
• distinct
• precise
• full
• restricted
• comprehensive
• specified
• individual
• thorough
• sharp
• explicit
• particularized
• particular
• elaborate
• close-up
• delineated
• singular
• itemized
• peculiar
• listed
• enumerated
• mapped (out)
• inventoried

3

as in versatile

able to do many different kinds of things

an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• versatile
• adept
• experienced
• expert
• ace
• adaptable
• universal
• protean
• skilled
• general-purpose
• multipurpose
• skillful
• able
• proficient
• adjustable
• well-rounded
• mixed-use
• elastic
• variable
• masterful
• pliant
• plastic
• modifiable
• pliable
• malleable
• changeable
• flexible
• supple
• fluid
• alterable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limited
• amateur
• inexperienced

Examples of all around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lucky Brand Cotton Blend Utility Jacket $99 at Nordstrom A versatile lightweight jacket (like my go-to one Duluth Trading Co. or this all-around cute option from Lucky Brand) is a good idea to bring on a Mediterranean cruise. —Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024

Marymount made the state Open Division bracket one year ago and returns all-around leader Ryan Gilhooly and All-CIF outside hitter Samantha Destler. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024

The desire to be an all-around band should not be taken as Muscadine running from the work that got them here. —Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2024

Chiles helped the United States win team gold medals in Paris and competed all-around in the team final. —Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024