rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce rounded (audio)
Synonyms of roundednext
1
: made round : having a curving rather than jagged or angular shape
a countertop with rounded edges
2
: fully developed
… he was in an excellent position to build up an accurate and rounded picture of Western Apache material culture.—Morris E. Opler
roundedness noun

Examples of rounded in a Sentence

a countertop with rounded corners a wine with a rounded character The novel gives a rounded picture of life as an illegal immigrant in the U.S.
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Signs of snakes include small rounded holes, shed skins, droppings, and trails winding in the soil. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 As strength improves, combining both types of exercise can provide well-rounded results. — Jakob Roze, Health, 1 July 2026 Within these new rounded granules, the graphite flakes are randomly oriented in all directions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The signature upholstered bed in breezy linen or durable wool is included in the discounts, as is the rounded Pillar coffee table. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rounded

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rounded was in the 15th century

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rounded

adjective
round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce rounded (audio)
: curving or round in shape

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