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rounded

adjTransitive Verb
pl: nullpast: roundedpp: roundeding: roundingcomp: more roundedsup: most rounded

This word evokes a sense of softness and completion. When describing physical shapes, it suggests a lack of aggression or danger, contrasting with words like jagged or angular. It implies a smoothing process that removes harshness. In a social or professional context, it suggests a lack of gaps. A rounded person is seen as versatile and stable, implying that their development has covered all necessary bases rather than being skewed toward one extreme. In mathematics, it implies a deliberate simplification for the sake of utility.

Meanings

adj
[something]

Having a curved surface or edge rather than a sharp corner.

"The table has rounded corners for safety."

adj
[something]

Approximated to the nearest whole number or significant digit.

"The total cost was rounded to the nearest dollar."

adj
[someone][something]

Having a balanced or well-developed personality, skill set, or sound.

"He is a well-rounded athlete who excels in multiple sports."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To make something circular or smooth.

"The carpenter rounded the edges of the shelf."

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