rounded
- 01 B1 Intermediate
having a smooth, curved shape like a circle or a ball.
having a smooth, curved exterior or outline; lacking sharp angles or points.
Simple“The river stones were smooth and rounded after years of water flowing over them.”
In context“The architect replaced the sharp corners of the original design with rounded edges to create a more organic and welcoming atmosphere.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a good variety of different qualities or skills.
well-developed in all aspects; balanced and comprehensive in scope or character.
Simple“The school aims to give students a rounded education that includes art and sports.”
In context“The selection committee is looking for a well-rounded candidate who possesses both technical expertise and strong interpersonal leadership skills.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
describing a number that has been changed to the nearest simple value, like 10 or 100.
expressed as a whole number or a multiple of ten, hundred, etc., for the sake of convenience or approximation.
Simple“The total cost is 98 dollars, but let's use a rounded figure of 100 for the budget.”
In context“The report uses rounded percentages to make the statistical trends more accessible to a general audience.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
describing a sound made with your lips in the shape of a circle.
produced with the lips in a circular or protruded position.
Simple“The 'o' sound in 'boat' is a rounded vowel in many English accents.”
In context“Phonetic analysis reveals that the speaker consistently produces rounded vowels with more lip protrusion than is typical for that specific dialect.”
UsageUsually describes vowels or specific consonant articulations.
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