well-rounded
Definition
Adjective: 1. Comprehensively developed and balanced: Describing a person who has a wide range of skills, knowledge, or interests, or a thing that is complete and varied in its scope or coverage. 2. Having a full, symmetrical shape: Describing something that is fully developed in form, often implying a pleasing, curved, or complete shape.
Usage and Examples
- A well-rounded education includes arts, sciences, and physical education.
- She is a well-rounded individual, excelling in academics, music, and sports.
- The artist is known for her well-rounded characters, who feel like real people with complex motivations.
- (Referring to shape) The puppy had a well-rounded belly after its meal.
Advanced Usage
- Concept of Balance: The term strongly implies a desirable balance and absence of extremes or deficiencies. A student is not necessarily the best in one subject but is competent and knowledgeable across many.
- In Professional Contexts: Often used in resumes or profiles to describe a candidate with diverse experiences and transferable skills (e.g., "a well-rounded professional with expertise in management, marketing, and finance").
Variants and Related Words
- All-around (Adjective): Very similar in meaning, often used interchangeably with , especially regarding skills (e.g., an athlete).
- Versatile (Adjective): Emphasizes the ability to adapt or be used in many different ways. A person can be both and .
- Comprehensive (Adjective): More focused on the thorough inclusion of all elements, often used for things like reports or studies rather than people.
- Balanced (Adjective): A more general term for stability and proportion, which is a core component of being .
Synonyms
- Versatile
- All-around
- Balanced
- Comprehensive
- Multifaceted
Antonyms
- Narrow
- Specialized
- Limited
- One-dimensional
- Unbalanced
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A well-rounded education: The most common collocation, referring to an educational program that develops the whole person intellectually, physically, and socially.
- To become well-rounded: A phrase describing the process of developing diverse skills and knowledge.
- Example: He took up painting and volunteering to become a more well-rounded person.
Adjective
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many-sided
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an all-around athlete
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a well-rounded curriculum
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