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
• general
• unrestricted
• general-purpose
• all-purpose
• catholic
• unspecialized
• unqualified
• unspecified
• multipurpose
• wide
• broad
• mixed-use
• nonspecific
• 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
• comprehensive
• nonspecific
• vague
• wide
• extensive
• bird's-eye
• panoramic
• inclusive
• expansive
• infinite
• vast
• sweeping
• boundless
• absolute
• nondescript
• indeterminate
• nebulous
• unlimited
• unspecified
• 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
• adaptable
• skilled
• adept
• skillful
• experienced
• universal
• expert
• ace
• protean
• flexible
• general-purpose
• multipurpose
• able
• proficient
• adjustable
• well-rounded
• mixed-use
• elastic
• plastic
• masterful
• variable
• pliant
• modifiable
• pliable
• malleable
• changeable
• supple
• fluid
• alterable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limited
• amateur
• inexperienced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of all around

Adverb

Photos from inside the building show a portion of the ceiling on the floor with water all around. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Hansen gets similar messages, too, from all around the world. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Rafaela has been among Boston’s most productive all-around player on both sides of the ball. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

An unlikely walk-off hero, a CGSO, all-around beast pitching, more lead changes than was probably comfortable … ugh, so good. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026