Word
rounded
Phoneticsround·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹaʊndəd/
UK/ɹˈaʊndɪd/
Definitions
01curved shape
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having a smooth, curved shape like a circle or a ball.
adj. having a smooth, curved exterior or outline; lacking sharp angles or points.
“The river stones were smooth and rounded after years of water flowing over them.”
“The architect replaced the sharp corners of the original design with rounded edges to create a more organic and welcoming atmosphere.”
02balanced and complete
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a good variety of different qualities or skills.
adj. well-developed in all aspects; balanced and comprehensive in scope or character.
“The school aims to give students a rounded education that includes art and sports.”
“The selection committee is looking for a well-rounded candidate who possesses both technical expertise and strong interpersonal leadership skills.”
03simplified numbers
B1 · Intermediate Mathematics
adj. describing a number that has been changed to the nearest simple value, like 10 or 100.
adj. expressed as a whole number or a multiple of ten, hundred, etc., for the sake of convenience or approximation.
“The total cost is 98 dollars, but let's use a rounded figure of 100 for the budget.”
“The report uses rounded percentages to make the statistical trends more accessible to a general audience.”
Synonyms
04vowel pronunciation
C1 · Advanced Linguistics Technical
adj. describing a sound made with your lips in the shape of a circle.
adj. produced with the lips in a circular or protruded position.
“The 'o' sound in 'boat' is a rounded vowel in many English accents.”
“Phonetic analysis reveals that the speaker consistently produces rounded vowels with more lip protrusion than is typical for that specific dialect.”
Usage
Usually describes vowels or specific consonant articulations.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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