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.

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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

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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

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Returning to Philadelphia, where he rounded out the 2025 season, was also an option.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

In June 1530 Hans Holbein the Younger was rounded up for being a truant from the Reformed Church and its newfangled Eucharist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Fragrant basmati rice and a generous basket of naan rounded out the meal.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Oteg rounded the steep turn, singing at the top of his big voice, and pulled up behind me.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Related Words

• bowed
• spherical