well–rounded

adjective well–round·ed \-ˈrau̇n-dəd\

: educated in many different subjects

: including many different things : having a lot of variety

Full Definition of WELL-ROUNDED

: fully or broadly developed: as

a : having a broad educational background <schools that turn out well–rounded graduates>

b : comprehensive <a well–rounded program of activities>

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1823

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