ROUNDED Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of rounded

as in bulbous

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nonspherical

as in smooth

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verb

past tense of round

as in rolled

to form into a round compact mass carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray

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as in circled

to travel completely around a monorail for visitors that rounds the park

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as in curved

to turn away from a straight line or course rounded on the track and headed for the finish line

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straightened

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Recent Examples of rounded

Adjective

The rounded top prevents snow, sticks and other debris from accumulating on the roof, adding unnecessary weight that could damage the house. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Besides an impassioned well-rounded expedition team, the ship carries 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Verb

Brigham Young, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas rounded out the top 10. — Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 My 16-year-old daughter Missy, in order to avoid the inevitable hug, stationed herself on the far side of the dining room table but Helen, not to be denied, rounded the table with arms outstretched. — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rounded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded

Adjective

The bulbous upholstered seats in the Anima collection look like Seussian creatures; her Betsy tables are inspired by birds, with layered leather that conjures feathers.

— Helena Madden, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
Conventional oil tankers typically feature a bulbous bow extending below the waterline.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bulbous

Adjective

That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.

— Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of smooth

Verb

Cooked in copper kettles, then hand-rolled, cut, and wrapped on a vintage machine in Boston, these treats are beautifully boxed and ready to enjoy or gift.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Spigarelli passed for 278 yards and three touchdowns to set a school record, and Newport Harbor’s defense made two key stops on fourth down as the host Sailors rolled to a 28-7 victory.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of rolled

Verb

Heading into the season, the Chargers might have circled Sunday’s game against Houston on their calendar.

— Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Haula got a touch on Brian Dumoulin’s outlet pass at the red line before Kenny Connors skated it down, circled behind the net and found Haula down low for a backhand goal, his third of the season.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of circled

Verb

Where the Duo has curved edges and a distinct D-like appearance, the Z Fold 8 is strictly rectangular with sharp edges all around.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s central plaza, which spreads out beneath the building’s curved, hovering form, was always meant to be a generous civic space.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

The Heat had one final chance to come away with the victory, but Conwell air-balled a three-pointer as the final buzzer sounded.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Those guys came in and really stepped up, Dohnte, Mitch, Tanner (Hudson) and Mike and really Tee for a good part of the game, too, balled as well.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026