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
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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Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Combining their power with ginseng extract’s nourishing and hydrating properties creates a well-rounded product that will leave your skin feeling healthy.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
This three-in-one purifier, humidifier, and cooling fan takes a well-rounded approach to improving your air quality by hydrating and deeply cleansing the air.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
If the ubiquitous metal organizers give you the heebie-jeebies, this bamboo take on the pot lid organizer is a bit less clinical with its warm color and rounded edges.
—Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rounded. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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rounded
adjective
round·ed
ˈrau̇n-dəd
: curving or round in shape
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