well-rounded

American  

[wel-roun-did] / ˈwɛlˈraʊn dɪd /

adjective

1. having desirably varied abilities or attainments.

2. desirably varied.

   a well-rounded curriculum.

3. fully developed; well-balanced.

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well-rounded British  

adjective

1. rounded in shape or well developed

   a well-rounded figure

2. full, varied, and satisfying

   a well-rounded life

3. well planned and balanced

   a well-rounded programme

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Etymology

Origin of well-rounded

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

There’s a limit to how well-rounded this particular film can be.

From Salon

But more importantly, it suggested that this year’s team—a well-rounded outfit with a superstar who shines in the biggest moments—might have enough to capture the trophy it really cares about.

From The Wall Street Journal

But cinema comedies, with their need for proper stories and well-rounded, believable characters, never really suited Baxter's talents.

From BBC

We need a hard shift in our current system’s incentives for it to yield what it always was supposed to: well-rounded people.

From The Wall Street Journal

But his teams are known for being well-rounded — James Madison averages 37.8 points, ranking No. 10 nationally, while giving up 16 points, also ranking No. 10.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• all-around
• excellent
• versatile