rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

1

: made round : flowing rather than jagged or angular

2

: fully developed

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

The speaker is rounded, and most of its front and top are protected by a grille that covers its subwoofer, six mid-woofers, and seven tweeters (two of which fire upward for spatial audio). —PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

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

This is why the rounded numbers appear not to add up to 100 percent. —G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024

With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rounded

• well-rounded

Kids Definition

rounded

adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd 

: curving or round in shape