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.—
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roundedness
noun
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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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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Such quality family time is extremely beneficial for the development of well-rounded, adjusted children.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Rounded is a barrel-meets-balloon fit with a rounded yet structured silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the season Schumaker talked about the importance of a well-rounded team to win and while Eovaldi and deGrom struggled in their first three starts other members from the starting rotation stepped up with MacKenzie Gore, Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter all shining.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rounded. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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rounded
adjective
round·ed
ˈrau̇n-dəd
: curving or round in shape
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