adjective
Common
rounded
ROWN-dihd
Rounded (adjective) means Curved rather than sharp or angular. Example: “The pebbles on the beach were smooth and rounded by the waves.”
adjective
1
Curved rather than sharp or angular.
"The pebbles on the beach were smooth and rounded by the waves."
"The furniture had soft, rounded edges to keep the toddler safe."
"She has rounded shoulders from years at a desk."
2
Adjusted to a nearby whole number for simplicity.
"The shop owner gave me a rounded total to save time."
"Rounded to the nearest ten, the total came to eighty."
"The rounded figure was easier to present in the report."
How to use rounded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurved instead of sharp-edged, or a number that has been simplified up or down.
Common pairings
rounded corners
rounded figure
well-rounded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more rounded
- Superlative
- most rounded
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Rhymes for rounded
funded
pounded
founded
wounded
bounded
grounded
astounded
unfounded
confounded
compounded
dumbfounded
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rounded” mean?
The word “rounded” means curved rather than sharp or angular. In plain terms, curved instead of sharp-edged, or a number that has been simplified up or down.
How do you pronounce “rounded”?
“Rounded” is pronounced ROWN-dihd (/ˈɹaʊndɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rounded” in a sentence?
Here is “rounded” used in a sentence: “The furniture had soft, rounded edges to keep the toddler safe.”
What part of speech is “rounded”?
“Rounded” is an adjective.
Is “rounded” a common word?
“Rounded” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rounded” have?
“Rounded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: curved rather than sharp or angular.
What is the difference between rounded and round?
Round describes something shaped like a circle or sphere, such as a round ball. Rounded describes something with curved rather than sharp or angular edges, often suggesting the curve was added or worn in, as in a table with rounded corners. A rounded object need not be fully round.
What is the difference between rounded up and rounded down?
A number is rounded up when it is adjusted to a higher value and rounded down when it is adjusted to a lower one. For instance, 3.2 rounded up to the next whole number is 4, while rounded down it is 3. Standard rounding goes to whichever whole number is nearer.
