English Vocabulary for learners
ADJECTIVES ending in -WELL
from: 'well-adjusted'
to: 'well-to-do'
The prefix ‘well’ before an adjective generally means that something is of a high or suitable standard.
Here are some examples.:
| ADJECTIVE | MEANING |
| well-adjusted | Mentally and emotionally stable. "The child adapted easily and is now a happy, well-ajusted teenager." |
| well-appointed | Having the necessary or required equipment, furnishings, installations, etc. "We reserved a room in a well-appointed holiday resort." |
| well-behaved | Having good manners and/or acting in an appropriate way. "The crowd was well-behaved during the match. There were no incidents." |
| well-built | A strong, sturdy person, or something designed to function well. "The suspect is described as a tall well-built man." "The well-built scenario led to a successful film." |
| well-connected | Have important and influential friends. "He’s not liked but he always gets invited because he’s well-connected!" |
| well-deserved | Be greatly merited; be justified "After all their hard work, they treated themselves to a well-deserved holiday." |
| well-done | Cooked all the way through. "The steak was served well-done, which he didn't like." |
| well-dressed | Wearing smart or elegant clothes. "The next candidate was a well-dressed man who looked very confident." |
| well-earned | Fully deserved because you have worked hard. "After the busy summer season we’re taking a well-earned holiday." |
| well-educated | Knowledgeable; cultivated; literate; qualified "The country has a well-educated population but a high level of unemployment due to the war." |
| well-established | In existence for some time, successful and trusted. "The matter is in the hands of a well-established law firm." |
| well-intentioned well-meaning |
Trying to help but sometimes making things worse. "My mother’s well-meaning advice proved to be irritating!" |
| well-kept | 1) Always neat and tidy. 2) Known by only a few people. "The family lives in a small well-kept house." "The donor’s identity is a well-kept secret." |
| well-known | Widely known, famous or recognized by many people. "The picture was taken by a well-known photographer." |
| well-off | Wealthy; prosperous; have a lot of money. "They must be well-off to own such a big house." |
| well-rounded | Having varied abilities or attainments "It is important that all children receive a well-rounded education." |
| well-spoken | Be able to communicate in a clear, articulate and courteous manner. "A well-spoken delegate was chosen to defend their cause." |
| well-timed | Happening at a particularly suitable time. "The hostages were saved by the well-timed intervention of the police." |
| well-to-do | Prosperous, rich, or having enough to live comfortably. "The house has been bought by a well-to-do businessman." |