How to Use rounded in a Sentence

rounded

adjective
  • The novel gives a rounded picture of life as an illegal immigrant in the U.S.
  • The most well-rounded rifle is the Ruger 10/22 Sporter.
    — Richard Mann, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The boots featured a rounded toe with a belt around the top.
    — Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The first telescopes were made of two pieces of rounded glass in a tube.
    — David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Fold the top rounded edge of the cloth towards the center, about a third of the way down.
    — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 24 Feb. 2022
  • Break off the corners of the cheese and place onto the rounded slices.
    — Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022
  • With a large knife, cut off the rounded edges of the tortillas to make 4-inch squares.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • The glass also played well with the rounded, shiny edges of the laptop's deck.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 5 May 2022
  • The back of the lid has a slim cutout with gently rounded edges that crowns the thin vent along the back of the system.
    — Sherri L. Smith, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
  • The walls of the pot were streaked from heat, and the handles, thick and rounded, were fashioned from brass.
    — New York Times, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The large, rounded pumpkins tend to be about 25-35 pounds.
    — Nicole Bradley, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022
  • These peaks don’t see the crowds the 14ers do but offer all the same great views and rolling, rounded ridge lines.
    — James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The rounded parts on top of the heart, like the pointy part, call for creative body placement.
    — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 8 Sep. 2020
  • The small, rounded pouch hangs perfectly on the leather belt.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • The last two are smaller shrubs which have a rounded habit.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
  • Smith shares that these nails are slim on the sides and have a softly rounded tip.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 14 June 2024
  • The set is oven-safe up to 500ºF. The shape of the pans and saucepan is unique with more rounded edges than competitors.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Still, with a Ligne Roset drop-down desk and rounded armchair, the room meets his needs.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2023
  • The interior of the pan is easy to clean thanks to its more rounded edges.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The model shown above has a blade with rounded tips at both ends.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2018
  • The biggest change, though, can be found in the rear, which is flat instead of rounded.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The shoe has a rounded vamp and a stiletto heel of about four inches.
    — Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • The module is mostly glass and has a smooth, rounded shape to it.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The Look: Avoid adding layers to the length and don't make the bangs a rounded shape (i.e. longer on the sides) — simply keep it straight.
    — Chris Parente, Allure, 15 May 2019
  • These are only meant to be hand washed and have a smooth, rounded rim.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 20 May 2021
  • The bracelets have been redesigned, with rounded links for a more supple feel on the wrist.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • Battery life is good, and the audio profile is well-rounded, with in-app EQ giving you more control.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • To his left is a black car with a bulky, rounded frame, glimmering in the deluge.
    — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026

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