rounded

/ˈraʊndɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈraʊndɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrau̇n-dəd/ (ame, mw)

rounded — adjective

  • roundedpositive
  • more roundedcomparative
  • most roundedsuperlative

1. having a smooth, curving surface or outline without sharp angles or straight edg

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having a smooth, curving surface or outline without sharp angles or straight edges

例句

The kitchen counter has rounded edges so that nobody gets hurt.

collocation: rounded edges

Mizuki chose a vase with a gently rounded shape for the dining table.

collocation: rounded shape

同義詞
  • curved

    more general; can describe any bending line or surface, not necessarily smooth

  • curving

    emphasises the action or process of bending rather than the finished shape

  • smooth

    focuses on the absence of roughness rather than the absence of angles

反義詞
  • angular

    having sharp corners or pointed edges

  • jagged

    having a rough, uneven edge with sharp points

文法句型

rounded + noun (rounded edge / rounded corner / rounded shape)

be + rounded (The arch is rounded.)

用法筆記

Frequently describes physical objects such as corners, edges, archways, and contours that curve gently rather than forming sharp points or straight lines.

常見錯誤

❌The ball is rounded.
✅The ball is round.
💡'Rounded' describes a partly curved shape (like a softened corner), not a perfectly circular or spherical object.

2. having a broad range of skills, experiences, or personal qualities that together

2.形容詞B2
釋義

having a broad range of skills, experiences, or personal qualities that together form a complete and satisfying whole

例句

A well-rounded education should include science, art, and physical exercise.

collocation: well-rounded education

Lien's rounded experience in finance and marketing made her a strong candidate for the job.

adjective used alone: rounded experience

同義詞
  • well-rounded

    the standard compound form of this sense; more common than rounded alone in everyday English

  • balanced

    emphasises that different parts exist in the right proportions to each other

  • versatile

    highlights the ability to adapt to many different tasks or situations

  • complete

    suggests that nothing important is missing from the whole

反義詞
  • narrow

    limited in scope or range, the opposite of broad and varied

  • one-sided

    focused on only one aspect to the exclusion of others

文法句型

well-rounded + noun (well-rounded person / well-rounded education)

rounded + noun (rounded skills / rounded individual)

用法筆記

Most often appears in the compound well-rounded, though rounded alone is also attested. Subject is typically a person, an education, a skill set, a personality, or a life experience.

常見錯誤

❌She is a rounded person who only studies mathematics.
✅She is a well-rounded person who enjoys mathematics, music, and sports.
💡Sense 2 requires variety across different areas, not expertise in just one field.