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rounded

American  
[roun-did] / ˈraʊn dɪd /

adjective

  1. reduced to simple curves; made round.

  2. Phonetics. pronounced with rounded lips; labialized.

    “Boot” has a rounded vowel.

  3. fully developed, perfected, or complete; diversified and well-balanced (sometimes used in combination).

    a well-rounded education; a rounded character.

  4. round.

rounded British  
/ ˈraʊndɪd /

adjective

  1. round or curved

  2. having been made round or curved

  3. full, mature, or complete

  4. (of the lips) pursed, as in pronouncing the sound ( uː )

  5. (of a speech sound) articulated with rounded lips

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • roundedly adverb
  • roundedness noun

Etymology

Origin of rounded

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; round 1, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Carpenter's performance of hits like "Manchild," "Espresso" and "Please, Please, Please" was helped by big-screen stars Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell, who rounded out her 90-minute set.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

It features a long, rounded head and mandibles that are mostly hidden from view.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Skip the petite rounded accent tables and give me a square-edged desk with a built-in power outlet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

She says children need to "build a rounded set of skills" and it is more effective to do this with humans than with AI-powered tools.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

As Håkon’s last ripple hit the shore by Anya’s foot, Verusha rounded the corner.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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