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rounded

rounded

1 2.4
Having a smooth, curved shape with no sharp points
  • adjective
  • /ˈraʊndɪd/
translation icon : redondeado
  • The table had a design with rounded edges that made it safer for children.

Like I said, you have rounded corners, it's fine.

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Examples

  • This is just a rectangle with rounded corners and two holes.

  • Why do these all have these rounded curved bottoms to them, right?

  • I go high up and I'm going for a more rounded shape today.

  • Gone for more of a kind of rounded lifted wing today.

  • Like I said, you have rounded corners, it's fine.

  • Sean in this most beautiful rounded small little tennis ball.

  • And I'm kind of craving like a rounded shape to my eye today.

  • I go to geometric, the rectangle with the rounded edges, what I always use.

  • The artist prefers to use brushes that create rounded strokes for a softer effect.

  • Her favorite vase is a beautiful ceramic piece with a rounded shape.

Synonyms

circular
vsrounded
84 2.8

Having the shape of a circle

is more general, meaning smooth curvature rather than an exact plane figure
curved
vsrounded
6 1.0

A shape or surface that bends smoothly without sharp angles

refers to general smooth shape rather than just a single bent line
curvy
vsrounded
4 2.8

Having smooth rounded shapes or lines

describes overall smoothness of shape rather than multiple distinct curves
roundish
vsrounded
1 2.8

A shape that is almost like a circle

is firmer in curve, indicating a clearer smooth form
orbed
vsrounded
1 8.7

Round and shaped like a ball

focuses on smooth edge shape rather than a full three-dimensional body
roundy
vsrounded
  • Informal
6.6

A little round in shape like a small stone

is a broader term for smooth outer shape rather than slight softening
curving
vsrounded
2.5

Bending in a smooth rounded line instead of being straight

is about overall smooth curvature rather than the act of bending

Antonyms

22 3.6

An edge or outline with rough, sharp points

15 3.8

Having sharp corners and straight lines rather than smooth curves

Compounds

rounded vowel
  • Specialized
7.7

A vowel sound made with the lips pushed forward into a small circle

How Rounded

spherical
18 4.2
bulging
2 3.6
rounded
1 2.4
curved
6 1.0

Surface Forms

rounded positive

Morphology

rounded = round (transparent) = round + ed

The adjective is a regular -ed participial/derived form from 'round', so learners who know 'round' can predict 'rounded' as 'having a round shape'.

Etymology

Rounded comes from the simple word round, which means 'circular' or 'curved', and the ending -ed shows 'having' that shape. So, rounded describes something with a smooth, curved form rather than sharp angles, like rounded letters or hills.