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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/

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

A well-rounded student balances books, sports, art, and friendships effortlessly.
💡 Concept

A well-rounded student balances books, sports, art, and friendships effortlessly.

Well-rounded wisdom, grounded and founded
🎵 Rhyme

Well-rounded wisdom, grounded and founded

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Prefixwell--
Rootround
Suffix--ed

🎵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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