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 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

Adjective

That comparison included compensation and related employment costs, and it should not be treated as a universal labor-market benchmark.

— Simon C. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
That said, a recent Europe-wide survey by EU-OSHA reveals that concerns about excessive heat are becoming increasingly universal, with one in five workers reporting unhealthy exposure to extreme temperatures and around one in eight to intense sun.

— Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
Unlike financial capital, skilled workers cannot be mobilized overnight in response to new policies or investment opportunities.

— Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

Important settlements have existed here since the Roman times, when it was described by the writer Ausonius as one of Gaul’s great educational centers.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

In 2018, 31% of students at PS 40Q in South Jamaica were proficient in English.

— Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The International Criteria for ECG Interpretation in Athletes has reduced false-positive rates to approximately 3% when ECGs are interpreted by physicians proficient in these standards.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

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
Those knocks, a masterful performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and a late implosion set the Yankees up for an 8-2 loss in the first game of a split doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 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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