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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The Honda CR-V is about as well rounded as a small SUV can get.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023
Because I really want my books to be well rounded and have a really effortless assortment.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2022
They want the boys to be well rounded, so David plays trumpet and Matthew piano.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2021
"That, we definitely believe, is going to be key to making that virtual meeting experience even more well rounded," says director of product Heather Hansson.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2021
He preferred women who were placid and well rounded, and the sight of Blanca stretched out on cushions looking up at the sky during their siesta reminded him of his mother.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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