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adjective

Definition of roundednext
1
as in bulbous

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as in smooth

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rounded

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verb

past tense of round
1
as in rolled
to form into a round compact mass carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray

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2
as in circled
to travel completely around a monorail for visitors that rounds the park

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3
as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course rounded on the track and headed for the finish line

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Recent Examples of rounded
Adjective
Burls have smooth, rounded surfaces that are fully covered in bark. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 Every few months, another sleek electric coupe emerges with rounded fenders, a sloping roofline, and enough rear haunch to invite inevitable comparisons. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Verb
That last distinction is what rounded out Graham’s time in Washington. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 After undergoing a surgical procedure on his left knee in May, Boyd has rounded into form, looking more like last year’s All-Star selection and Game 1 playoff starter. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rounded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rounded
  1. bulbous
  2. smooth
  3. rolled
  4. circled
  5. curved
  6. roundish
  7. flattened
  8. balled
Adjective
  • This charming ceiling fixture brings that same timeless appeal to modern homes, with a bulbous silhouette that adds character to kitchens, dining rooms, and entryways.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • The result is a bulbous body covered in scraggly fur atop four spindly legs, a stout head and little to no neck.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of bulbous
Adjective
  • To make the rest of the travel process as smooth as possible, book a room at one of the spectacular dog-friendly oceanfront hotels below.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • At other times, that anxiety is rooted in the fear of the unknown and the parent’s desire to make the path smooth and straight for their kid.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Definition of smooth
Verb
  • Production would run through 1973, during which time 763 examples had rolled off the line.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The drum rolled, and a green ball of light with the number 5 appeared beside it.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rolled
Verb
  • Just circled up with him and just checking on his well-being, and then the rest is kind of up to medical staff, doctors he’s seen.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Faena staff in luxurious red capes circled around them, serving light bites and cold martinis.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of circled
Verb
  • Pringles x Hershey’s Swoops Hershey’s Swoops were thin and curved like chips but made entirely of chocolate.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • They were inspired by the Curtain of Courage Memorial outside the San Bernardino County Government Center — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of curved
Adjective
  • Some dots resemble pairs of eyes; others appear as overlapping roundish figures.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Bieber’s stage was large, roundish, and mostly bare, with a hilly ridge around the edges.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of roundish
Adjective
  • Quickly pinch butter into flour mixture to create flattened pieces.
    — Carla Hall, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The company’s smaller sized safes, which begin at $1,350 per year and are the size of a semi-flattened shoebox, are all currently occupied.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of flattened
Verb
  • Instead of being grateful, Quiggle balled his fist, continued to yell and fought with the deputy before being arrested, Linhardt said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The rayon-spandex knit is soft, stretchy, and virtually wrinkle-proof, so it can be balled into the corner of a tote bag as a backup outfit and still look fine at dinner.
    — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
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“Rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounded. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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