WELL-ROUNDED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

well-rounded

adjective

Definition of well-rounded

as in universal

having many different skills, abilities, or areas of knowledge She was a well-rounded student having studied everything from physics to fine art.

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Recent Examples of well-rounded Our editors liked how well-rounded this one was in both flavor and consistency. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca. — Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for well-rounded

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Unlike universal accessories that may fit poorly or reduce ground clearance, vehicle-specific side steps are engineered to complement the truck's original design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
The United States co-authored and voted in favor of the universal declaration in 1948.

— Stephen Bagwell, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
One of the few calls of the night was from Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, ready to get his hands on the skillful point guard.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

Naturally, minds will go back to 1986, when Argentina beat England 2-1 and Diego Maradona scored arguably the greatest World Cup goal of all-time.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
And the greatest Golden Boot chase in World Cup history as greats Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Haaland and Kane rose like giants.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Only 18% of West Virginia’s 8th graders are proficient in math, while 31% of 4th graders are proficient.

— Jack Bernard, Washington Post, 6 July 2026
But even as democratic governments have become more proficient and more technologically adept at thwarting terrorists, some in our societies have become insensitive, or even callous, about the civilizational consequences of terror and violence.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

For his first couture collection at Balenciaga, Piccioli infused the house’s heritage with his own signature style — most notably through his masterful use of color.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Physical comedy and razor-sharp wit collide in this carnival of theatrical surprises — a masterful blend of classic French farce and contemporary slapstick that will leave audiences breathless with laughter, the news release states.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of masterful

Adjective

Sponsored by Clarke A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.

— Rachel Holt, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Outside of her own ventures, the multitalented creative has worked with her younger brother to preserve their late parents’ legacy.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 May 2026

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