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
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: 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

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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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To layer in more geometric contrast (and save you the time of finding coordinating throw pillows), the daybed comes with four rounded cushions that can be fashionably arranged along the backrest or stacked for extra support. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 The tennis star accessorized the look with a pair of rounded sunglasses and, of course, her tennis racket. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Each finger consists of three rounded phalanges connected by revolute joints, giving it a structure similar to a human finger. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Weapons experts said a missile seen in security camera video from Lamerd does not match that Iranian model, which has a rounded engine. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 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 4 Sep. 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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