well-rounded

[wel-roun-did]

adjective

1. having desirably varied abilities or attainments.

2. desirably varied.

   a well-rounded curriculum.

3. fully developed; well-balanced.

well-rounded

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-rounded¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

She was the first to speak and declared, “Any school that could produce such a well-rounded aficionado of ferns must be doing a superb job. I vote to keep Swanburne Swanburne!”

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As is often the case, we believe a well-rounded, diversified portfolio remains the most resilient approach.

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Added to his exceptional pace and sharp finishing skills, is he now more well-rounded to fit in on the wing for England?

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“As good as he is, he’s not getting enough credit for being a well-rounded player, in terms of what he is doing defensively, what he does on the bases, all the IQ,” Scherzer said.

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The bowling attack looks like one of the most well-rounded and consistent here.

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Related Words

• all-around 
• excellent 
• versatile