rounded

Thân thiện

The child picked up the rounded pebble from the stream.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having a smooth, curved shape or surface, without sharp angles or edges: Describes an object, form, or part of the body that curves outward or is shaped like part of a circle or sphere. 2. ͏Well-developed, complete, or balanced in all aspects: Often used to describe a person's character, education, or skills that are fully developed and varied.

Examples of Usage

• Describing physical shape:

  • The baby held a rounded pebble in her hand.
  • He has rounded shoulders from sitting at a desk all day.
  • The architect preferred rounded corners for a softer look.

• Describing abstract completeness:

  • The university aims to provide a rounded education in both arts and sciences.
  • She is a rounded individual with interests in music, sports, and community service.

Advanced Usage

• "well-rounded": This is a common compound adjective meaning fully developed in a wide range of aspects, especially in personality, education, or abilities.
  • The scholarship seeks well-rounded students who excel academically and contribute to their communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Round (adjective, verb, noun, adverb, preposition): The base word. As an adjective, it means shaped like a circle or cylinder.
• Roundness (noun): The quality or state of being round.
• Roundedness (noun): The quality of being rounded.

Synonyms

• Curved: Having a smooth, bending line or surface.
• Arced: Formed in the shape of an arc.
• Bulbous: Having a round, bulging shape.
• Well-balanced: Composed in a balanced, harmonious way (for the abstract sense).

Antonyms

• Angular: Having sharp angles or corners.
• Jagged: Having a rough, sharp, and uneven edge or surface.
• Pointed: Having a sharp tip.
• Narrow: Limited in extent, scope, or range (for the abstract sense).

Related Phrases

• Rounded vowel (Linguistics): In phonetics, a vowel sound for which the lips are rounded, such as /uː/ in "food" or /oʊ/ in "go".

Học thuật

Adjective

1. curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
   • low rounded hills
   • rounded shoulders