round-shouldered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of round-shouldered
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Yet, Chiuri skillfully infused these retro elements with a modern twist, incorporating sportswear styles with round-shouldered coats that exuded a minimalist feel.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
Ruffalo, in his round-shouldered, restrained performance, seemed to have uncannily captured Bilott’s trout-lipped solitude, a standoffishness that made him seem permanently braced.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 4, 2019
His company has grown, he said, because of the innovative design of its two-piece, round-shouldered can, which can be manufactured more efficiently.
From Reuters ● Jun. 14, 2019
My favorite was a skinny, sallow, round-shouldered 21-year-old from Astoria named John Pappas.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2012
He stood in a pool of shadow by a bookcase, plump, pale- faced, round-shouldered, clutching a crossbow in soft powdered hands.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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