rounded

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adjective

round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce rounded (audio)
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: made round : having a curving rather than jagged or angular shape
a countertop with rounded edges
2
: fully developed
… he was in an excellent position to build up an accurate and rounded picture of Western Apache material culture.—Morris E. Opler
roundedness noun

rounded

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past tense and past participle of round entry 4, round entry 6

Examples of rounded in a Sentence

Adjective a countertop with rounded corners a wine with a rounded character The novel gives a rounded picture of life as an illegal immigrant in the U.S.
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Her look featured a midi hem just below the knee, with thick straps creating an off-the-shoulder effect around a rounded neckline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 The living room, its soft, rounded furnishings balanced by a formal white-marble fireplace, flows through to a stone-floored sunroom with a red-brick fireplace. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Part of their success comes from a well-rounded offense that has produced a league-leading 37 goals in 21 matches. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Poll results are rounded to whole numbers and may not total 100%. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rounded

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First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rounded was in the 15th century

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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rounded. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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rounded

adjective
round·​ed ˈrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce rounded (audio)
: curving or round in shape

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