well-rounded

adjective

Definition of well-roundednext
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 No Canadian player is as early for meetings, training sessions and bus departures as the well-rounded right back. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded
  1. universal
  2. skilled
  3. skillful
  4. great
  5. versatile
  6. proficient
  7. masterful
  8. multitalented
Adjective
  • The narrator, purged of identifiers except for her yearning, her rational faculties, and her sense of unbelonging, is counterintuitively relatable—a portrait of rudimentary, universal humanity.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But while the experience is universal, the navigation is individual.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • The outlet reported that the character, who is a preteen in season 4 of Ted Lasso, has grown into a skilled soccer player — something Feely alluded to in an October 2025 interview with the Birmingham Parent.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Data center investment offers an opportunity to expand the tax base, create high-wage skilled trades and technology jobs, and support broader infrastructure modernization.
    — Ron Kitchens, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • What is not explicit on screen or in the financial results is the intense amount of skillful work, preparation, promotion, production, marketing, and ad sales that goes on behind the scenes.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Norwegian soccer superstar, 26, took social media by storm throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, between his skillful talent on the pitch and his team’s celebratory Viking row.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • If cultural norms do shape footballing identities, that gap may help explain why the Spanish game has historically placed a greater premium on collective structures than some of its European neighbours.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • His greatest series let people see a character who has revealed the filthiest, most shameful parts of themselves, and imagine them as a mirror.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Minimal design elements like clean lines and sleek metal feet give the bed versatile appeal, while the upholstery itself layers in just the right amount of warmth, according to Berg.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This fuss-free pair has it all—plenty of color choices, comfy low heels, and a sleek, versatile design that will easily match any outfit, especially mini skirts and dresses.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of versatile
Adjective
  • This calls for proficient levels of leadership talent and, above all, potential.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In a way, MacLeod is cheering for his own obsolescence; AI output is as proficient as most royalty-free music.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of proficient
Adjective
  • The sophisticated updo Kate is well-known for her hairstyles, which are nothing short of masterful.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
  • An entrepreneur is like a chef, and AI provides the ingredients needed to create a masterful meal, a thriving enterprise.
    — Sid Mohasseb, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of masterful
Adjective
  • The multitalented creative has been the voice of Bridgerton’s narrator since the Netflix hit’s inception.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of multitalented

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