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well-roundedhaving a variety of experiences, interests, or skills; well-balanced and complete in many aspects

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a variety of experiences, interests, or skills; well-balanced and complete in many aspects

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd/

Korean meaning: 다방면에 걸친 경험, 관심사, 기술을 가진; 여러 면에서 균형 잡히고 완전한

Korean pronunciation: 웰**라운**디드

Example Sentences

  • My mom thinks I'm well-rounded, but I think being good at eating pizza, sleeping, and binge-watching Netflix doesn't really count.
  • The company seeks well-rounded candidates who can adapt to various challenges in the global market.
  • She's incredibly well-rounded - she speaks four languages, plays three instruments, and can still burn water while cooking.

well-rounded

ADJECTIVE

//ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd//

having a variety of experiences, interests, or skills; well-balanced and complete in many aspects

well-rounded concept
💡 Concept

having a variety of experiences, interests, or skills; well-balanced and complete in many aspects

well-rounded rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Well-rounded wisdom, grounded and founded

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixwell--
Rootround
Suffix--ed

Origin

14세기 'well'(잘, 충분히)과 'rounded'(둥글게 만들어진, 완성된)가 결합하여 형성된 복합형용사입니다. 'round'는 라틴어 'rotundus'에서 유래되었으며, 완전하고 균형 잡힌 원의 모양에서 '모든 면이 골고루 발달한'이라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

roundedfoundedboundedgrounded
rounded
founded
bounded
grounded

🔗Collocations

well-rounded education
well-rounded individual
well-rounded curriculum
well-rounded character
well-rounded experience
well-rounded person

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks I'm well-rounded, but I think being good at eating pizza, sleeping, and binge-watching Netflix doesn't really count.

The company seeks well-rounded candidates who can adapt to various challenges in the global market.

😄 Fun example

She's incredibly well-rounded - she speaks four languages, plays three instruments, and can still burn water while cooking.

A well-rounded diet includes proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals from various food sources.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

versatilecomprehensivebalancedcompletemultifaceted

Antonyms

narrowlimitedone-dimensional

Related

diversebroadextensiveholisticall-around

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