Rounded
ˈraʊndɪd
Definitions
4 meaningsHaving a curved or circular shape; not angular or sharp.
ˈraʊndɪd
Having a circular or curved shape.
The rounded pebbles on the beach felt smooth under her feet.
💡 Simply: Imagine a ball or a curve. That's 'rounded'! It means it's not pointy or has sharp edges, like the corner of a table.
👶 For kids: Like a circle or a curve - not pointy!
More Examples
She preferred the rounded shape of the old teacup.
The architect designed a building with rounded windows to soften the façade.
How It's Used
"The rounded edges of the pentagon made it safer."
"The rounded arch of the cathedral was a marvel of engineering."
Expressed as a whole number or nearest convenient unit; not exact.
ˈraʊndɪd
Complete; whole.
She rounded the number up to the nearest ten for easier calculation.
💡 Simply: When you round a number, like 4.7 to 5. That’s making it 'rounded' - not exactly precise but close enough for a quick estimate.
👶 For kids: Like saying 'almost'! Making a number easier by getting it close to a nice number.
More Examples
The final price was rounded to the nearest dollar.
The committee agreed to release a rounded estimate of the project's cost.
How It's Used
"They needed a rounded figure of their total expenses."
"The rounded number provided a general overview of the data."
Having a full, well-proportioned, and often pleasing shape or form.
ˈraʊndɪd
Having a full, pleasing shape or form.
The artist captured the rounded curves of the vase beautifully.
💡 Simply: Something that is well-shaped and full, often in a nice way. Think of a plump baby's cheeks or a well-defined curve.
👶 For kids: When something is nice and curvy, like a ball or a baby's cheeks!
More Examples
She admired his rounded shoulders.
The landscape was made up of rounded hills.
How It's Used
"The sculptor gave the figure rounded features."
"Her rounded cheeks gave her a youthful appearance."
To make something whole or complete; or to express as a whole number.
ˈraʊndɪd
To make something round or more complete.
She rounded her shoulders after completing a long hike.
💡 Simply: You can 'round' something, like making a number simpler by rounding it up or down. Or, you can round out something, like finishing a project.
👶 For kids: To make something more complete, or to make a number easier to work with by making it close to a whole number.
More Examples
She rounded her report with a conclusion.
He rounded the sum of the numbers up to the nearest ten.
How It's Used
"She rounded the number to the nearest whole number."
"She rounded out her report with more detailed analysis."
Synonyms
Bowed
Circular
Curved
Approximate
Estimated
Full
Plump
Complete
Finish
Perfect
Idioms & expressions
rounded off
To reduce a number to a simpler value.
"We rounded off the total to the nearest hundred."
rounded out
To make something more complete or balanced.
"The details rounded out her story."
From Middle English *rounden*, from Old French *rond*, from Latin *rotundus* ('round').
The word 'rounded' has been used since the late 14th century, evolving from its literal meaning to also encompass the idea of completeness or approximation.
Memory tip
Think of a smooth, round ball versus a sharp, angular cube.