well-rounded

    adjectiveBand 7

    UKˌwel ˈraʊndɪd
    USˌwɛlˈraʊndɪd

    Having a broad range of knowledge, skills, or experience.

    A shallow round wooden tray holding a book, a paintbrush, a small football, a harmonica and a seedling in a pot
    Books, art, sport and music together: a well-rounded person has a broad mix of skills.

    Extracurricular activities help produce well-rounded students.

    Employers value a well-rounded candidate.

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    Words that go with well-rounded: well-rounded education; well-rounded individual; a well-rounded person.

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    all-roundversatilebalanced
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    one-dimensionalnarrow

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