rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

1

: made round : having a curving rather than jagged or angular shape

a countertop with round edges

2

: fully developed

… he was in an excellent position to build up an accurate and round 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

This is a rounded, gently layered bob, which Graciano says is designed to enhance natural texture. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 16 Dec. 2025

Key Takeaways Oranges and grapes are both healthy options that can be included in a well-rounded, whole-food diet. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025

The rounded toe and squared heel read sturdy on the pavement, with the suede and patent sections meeting at a clean seam near the front of the foot. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025

Chunky outsoles are made slip-resistant with lugs that’ll keep you safe on slick city streets and uneven terrain, while rounded toe boxes offer ample room for your feet to sit comfortably. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rounded

• well-rounded

Rhymes for rounded

• bounded
• founded
• grounded
• hounded
• mounded
• pounded
• sounded
• abounded
• astounded
• compounded
• confounded
• expounded

Kids Definition

rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

: curving or round in shape