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- [wel roun-did]
- /wɛl ˈraʊn dɪd/
- /wel ˈraʊndɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel roun-did]
- /wɛl ˈraʊn dɪd/
Definitions of well-rounded word
- adjective well-rounded having desirably varied abilities or attainments. 1
- adjective well-rounded desirably varied: a well-rounded curriculum. 1
- adjective well-rounded fully developed; well-balanced. 1
- adjective well-rounded rounded in shape or well developed 0
- adjective well-rounded full, varied, and satisfying 0
- adjective well-rounded well planned and balanced 0
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Origin of well-rounded
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
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Parts of speech for Well-rounded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-rounded popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for well-rounded
adj well-rounded
- versatile — capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer.
- all-around — You say all around to indicate that something affects all parts of a situation or all members of a group.
- all-round — An all-round person is good at a lot of different skills, academic subjects, or sports.
- curvaceous — If someone describes a woman as curvaceous, they think she is attractive because of the curves of her body.
- shapely — having a pleasing shape, especially with reference to a woman's figure.
Top questions with well-rounded
- what is a well-rounded person?
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