2 : a hole sunk in the earth to obtain a natural deposit (as of water, oil, or gas)
3 : an open space (as for a staircase) extending vertically through floors of a structure
4 : something suggesting a well
2well verb : to rise up and flow out
3well adverb bet·ter ; best 1 a : in a good or proper manner : RIGHTLY
b : in a skillful or expert manner : SKILLFULLY
2 : in a satisfactory manner : SATISFACTORILY 3 : in a prosperous, affluent, or generous manner 4 : with reason or courtesy
5 : to the full degree or extent : FULLY <~ worth the price> 6 : INTIMATELY, CLOSELY
7 : CONSIDERABLY, FAR <~ over a million> <~ ahead>
8 : without trouble or difficulty 9 : EXACTLY, DEFINITELY 10 : with spirit and courage : with equanimity or good nature Synonyms
[1b] ably, adeptly, capably, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully; also aptly; adroitly, deftly, dexterously
Antonyms
inefficiently, ineptly, inexpertly, poorly, unskillfully
[2] adequately, all right, fine, good, nicely, OK, passably, satisfactorily, so-so, tolerably; also appropriately, correctly, decently, felicitously, fittingly, rightly, seemly, suitably
Antonyms
bad, badly, inadequately, intolerably, poorly
[3] bountifully, generously, handsomely, liberally; also courteously, hospitably, kindly, nicely, reasonably, thoughtfully; affably, amiably, cheerfully, cheerily, genially, good-naturedly, graciously
[4] courteously, kindly, nicely, thoughtfully; also pleasantly
4well adjective 1 : PROSPEROUS; also : being in satisfactory condition or circumstances
2 : SATISFACTORY, PLEASING 3 : ADVISABLE, DESIRABLE 4 : free or recovered from ill health : HEALTHY
5 : FORTUNATE Synonyms
able-bodied, chipper, fit, hale, healthy, hearty, robust, sound, whole, wholesome—more at HEALTHY
well–ad·just·ed adjective : WELL-BALANCED 2
well–ad·vised adjective 1 : PRUDENT
2 : resulting from, based on, or showing careful deliberation or wise counsel <~ plans>
well–ap·point·ed adjective : properly fitted out
well–ba·lanced adjective 1 : nicely or evenly balanced or arranged
2 : emotionally or psychologically untroubled
well–be·ing noun : the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous
Synonyms
good, interest, weal, welfare—more at WELFARE
well·born adjective : born of noble or wealthy lineage
Synonyms
aristocratic, genteel, gentle, grand, highborn, noble, patrician—more at NOBLE
well–bred adjective : having or indicating qualities or characteristics associated with good breeding
Synonyms
civil, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite—more at POLITE
well–de·fined adjective : having clearly distinguishable limits or boundaries
well–dis·posed adjective : disposed to be friendly, favorable, or sympathetic
Synonyms
affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-natured, gracious, nice, sweet—more at AMIABLE
well–done adjective 1 : rightly or properly performed
2 : cooked thoroughly
well-en·dowed adjective 1 : having plenty of money or property
2 : having large breasts
well–fa·vored adjective : GOOD-LOOKING, HANDSOME
well–fixed adjective : WELL-HEELED
well–found·ed adjective : based on good reasons
Synonyms
good, hard, informed, just, levelheaded, logical, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sensible, sober, solid, valid—more at GOOD
well–groomed adjective : neatly dressed or cared for
well–ground·ed adjective 1 : having a firm foundation
2 : WELL-FOUNDED
well·head noun