all-around
adjective
ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd 
variants or less commonly all-round
ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool
all around adverb
Synonyms
- all-purpose
- catholic
- general
- general-purpose
- unlimited
- unqualified
- unrestricted
- unspecialized
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Word History
First Known Use
1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
all-around
adjective
ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd
variants also all-round
ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd
1
: having many good aspects
an all-around good neighbor
2
: skillful or useful in many ways
an all-around athlete
all around 1 of 2
adverb
as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time all around, she's our best athlete Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- overall
- collectively
- across the board
- all in all
- all told
- generally
- broadly
- together
- altogether
- inclusively
- all over
- on the whole
- collectedly
- in the aggregate
- loosely
- totally
- entirely
- completely
- wholly
- liberally
- fully
- thoroughly
- macroscopically
- encyclopedically
- exhaustively
- comprehensively
- sweepingly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strictly
- literally
- microscopically
- alone
- separately
- specifically
- minutely
- individually
- solely
- exclusively
- narrowly
- distinctly
- detailedly
- restrictedly
- singularly
- singly
- categorically
- solitarily
- fractionally
all-around
2 of 2adjective
variants also all-round
1
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds Synonyms & Similar Words
- unlimited
- unrestricted
- all-purpose
- general
- unspecialized
- general-purpose
- catholic
- multipurpose
- unqualified
- wide
- mixed-use
- unspecified
- nonspecific
- broad
- vague
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- technical
- specialized
- limited
- restricted
- definite
- qualified
- confined
- finite
- selective
- dedicated
- bounded
- circumscribed
- determinate
- demarcated
2
as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice Synonyms & Similar Words
- overall
- general
- extensive
- broad
- nonspecific
- wide
- bird's-eye
- comprehensive
- expansive
- panoramic
- sweeping
- boundless
- inclusive
- vast
- infinite
- absolute
- nondescript
- indeterminate
- unlimited
- nebulous
- unspecified
- unrestricted
- vague
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- specific
- molecular
- detailed
- limited
- distinct
- precise
- particularized
- full
- restricted
- comprehensive
- individual
- thorough
- specified
- delineated
- sharp
- explicit
- particular
- elaborate
- close-up
- singular
- mapped (out)
- itemized
- peculiar
- listed
- enumerated
- inventoried
3
as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate Synonyms & Similar Words
- versatile
- adept
- experienced
- ace
- expert
- adaptable
- protean
- universal
- multipurpose
- skilled
- proficient
- skillful
- well-rounded
- adjustable
- general-purpose
- able
- mixed-use
- pliant
- masterful
- supple
- elastic
- plastic
- variable
- alterable
- modifiable
- pliable
- changeable
- malleable
- flexible
- fluid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- limited
- amateur
- inexperienced