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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Food pharmacies are exactly what their name suggests: Healthcare organizations and medical professionals provide patients with physical prescriptions for healthy foods along with resources highlighting the importance of a well-rounded diet.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024
With a well-rounded diet, the hens lay eggs with more vitamins and omega-3s.
From National Geographic • Sep. 22, 2023
And because the following “prescriptions” are all healthy foods that are part of a well-rounded diet, it’s hard to go wrong.
From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2022
What I try to encourage is a well-rounded diet, a well-balanced meal.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2018
In most regions, women also gathered nuts, seeds, and berries to provide a well-rounded diet.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
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