well-rounded
Americanadjective
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having desirably varied abilities or attainments.
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desirably varied.
a well-rounded curriculum.
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fully developed; well-balanced.
adjective
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rounded in shape or well developed
a well-rounded figure
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full, varied, and satisfying
a well-rounded life
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well planned and balanced
a well-rounded programme
Etymology
Origin of well-rounded
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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There's widespread support for the core purposes of the curriculum which aim to create well-rounded young people with the skills to contribute to the economy and to society.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“You can make the same argument for AI — they should be beneficiaries, because raw IT talent is very strong. It is a well-rounded economy overall,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
That doesn’t mean “The Disappearers” lacks the satisfaction of a well-rounded novel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Where are the well-rounded characters, smart dialogue, ingenious scheming on one side and even more ingenious problem-solving on the other?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Today she was talking about how well-rounded certain historical figures were, begging us to become “Renaissance men or women.”
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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