all
a
round
Comparative
more all-around
Superlative
most all-around
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many-sided
Synonyms:
2
versatile or skilled in many different areas, especially in sports or competitions requiring multiple disciplines
- She's an all-around athlete, excelling in swimming, basketball, and track.
- The decathlon tests all-around ability in 10 track and field events.
- He won the all-around gymnastics title with top scores on every apparatus.
- Coaches look for all-around players who can defend, shoot, and pass.
- Her all-around performance in academics and sports earned her a scholarship.