well-round·ed

(wĕl′roun′dĭd)

adj.

1. Comprehensively developed and well-balanced in a range or variety of aspects: a well-rounded scholar; a well-rounded curriculum.

2. Having a fully developed or shapely figure.

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well-rounded

adj (well rounded when postpositive)

1. rounded in shape or well developed: a well-rounded figure.

2. full, varied, and satisfying: a well-rounded life.

3. well planned and balanced: a well-rounded programme.

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well′-round′ed

adj.

1. having desirably varied abilities or attainments.

2. desirably varied: a well-rounded curriculum.

3. fully developed; well-balanced.

[1870–75]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

well-rounded - many-sided; "an all-around athlete"; "a well-rounded curriculum"

all-around, all-round

comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education"

Translations

well-rounded

[ˌwelˈraʊndɪd] ADJ [person] → polifacético; [education] → equilibrado

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