well-rounded

adjective

well-round·​ed ˈwel-ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce well-rounded (audio)
Synonyms of well-roundednext
: fully or broadly developed: such as
a
: having a broad educational background
schools that turn out well-rounded graduates
b
: comprehensive
a well-rounded program of activities

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Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Our editors liked how well-rounded this one was in both flavor and consistency. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for well-rounded

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First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-rounded was in 1823

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“Well-rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-rounded. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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well-rounded

adjective
well-round·​ed
-ˈrau̇n-dəd
: including many details or much variety
a well-rounded education

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