Circular and Rounded

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Circular adjective - Having a circular shape.

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Rounded is a synonym for circular in going around topic. In some cases you can use "Rounded" instead an adjective "Circular".

Rounded adjective - Curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged.

Usage example: rounded shoulders

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Circular is a synonym for rounded in curved topic. You can use "Circular" instead an adjective "Rounded".

Nearby Words: round, rounder, roundish

The circular diamond with a pointed bottom, rectangular emerald, and perfectly rounded opal were designed that way to best showcase the gem (for instance, the "brilliant" cut for diamonds maximizes their sparkle by angling reflected light back through the top of the stone).

Source: All-Natural Gem Polish

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