Pronunciation: /ˈraʊndəd/

Definitions of rounded

verb past tense of 'round', meaning to make something into a shape that is smooth and curved

Example Sentences

A1 She rounded the corner and saw the beautiful sunset.

A2 The students rounded up their belongings before leaving the classroom.

B1 The chef rounded off the meal with a delicious dessert.

B2 The team rounded out their training with some team-building exercises.

C1 The author rounded out the characters in the final chapters of the book.

C2 The project manager rounded up all the loose ends before presenting to the client.

adjective describing a shape that is smooth and curved, rather than with sharp angles

Example Sentences

A1 The cake had a rounded shape.

A2 She rounded the corner and saw the beautiful view.

B1 The company's profits were rounded up to the nearest thousand dollars.

B2 The artist's style is known for its rounded edges and soft colors.

C1 The scientist used a rounded approach to analyze the data.

C2 The architect designed a building with rounded corners and smooth lines.

Examples of rounded in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building with rounded edges for a more modern look.

informal I like how the new car has rounded headlights, it looks so sleek.

slang That pizza place makes the best rounded crusts, you have to try it!

figurative Her rounded personality makes her easy to get along with.

Grammatical Forms of rounded

past tense

rounded

plural

roundeds

comparative

rounder

superlative

roundest

present tense

round

future tense

will round

perfect tense

have rounded

continuous tense

is rounding

singular

rounded

positive degree

rounded

infinitive

to round

gerund

rounding

participle

rounded

Origin and Evolution of rounded

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'rounded' originated from the Middle English word 'rounden' which came from the Old French word 'rondir'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something with a circular shape, the meaning of 'rounded' has evolved to also refer to something with smooth edges or curves.