rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Done in mirror-effect silver, the reflective shoes also featured a rounded toe and an extra high vamp as well. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

Could Jonah Coleman be the most well-rounded RB on the roster? —Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 May 2026

The vehicle’s entire upper half is made of glass with an aluminum body and the interior is made of rounded corners with thin lighting elements and flush surfaces—a firm departure from Ferrari’s traditionally dramatic and mechanical-forward visuals. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

My professional experience spans multiple disciplines, including serving as a police officer, a business owner and a licensed therapist, which provides me with a well-rounded and versatile skill set. —Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

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