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

Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space all around for the veggies. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Newness was all around at Themoirè, the responsible brand that continues to innovate its bestselling Bios bag with new fabrics and finishes, including nylon, raffia and suede-effect materials. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The Belgian has never won the World Championships — finishing second in 2020 and 2023 — despite, for much of his career, being the best all-round bike rider in the world. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The death of country music, movie, theme park and, frankly, all-around icon Dolly Parton hit a lot of people hard. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026