well-rounded

[ wel-roun-did ]

adjective

1. having desirably varied abilities or attainments.
2. desirably varied:

   a well-rounded curriculum.

3. fully developed; well-balanced.

well-rounded

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-rounded¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Chen was particularly drawn to “Didi,” and the opportunity to play a well-rounded variation of a character she knows well.

From Los Angeles Times

A move to a well-rounded style, based on Mitchell's core attacking philosophy of getting his best attacking backs on the ball in space, followed.

From BBC

But Tommy is the one who benefited most from his father’s guidance, combining his own talent, work ethic and coach-on-the-field instincts to develop into the well-rounded player he is today.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, the concept of a well-rounded retirement plan focused on the "3-legged stool metaphor."

From Salon

The real challenge, however, was to figure out how to use more than just her legs to form a well-rounded, sustainable technique.

From BBC

Related Words

• all-around
• excellent
• versatile