well-set

[ wel-set ]

adjective

1. firmly set or fixed.
2. strongly formed:

   a well-set human body.

well-set

adjective

1. firmly established
2. (of a person) strongly built

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-set¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

The reigning Emmy champ coming off her best season yet on The Good Wife, Margulies could very well set that record, too.

From The Daily Beast

He was well set in the form of a man now, the months since his imprisonment having brought him much to fasten upon and hold.

From Project Gutenberg

No other style of dress could have so well set off the perfect symmetry and beauty of her figure.

From Project Gutenberg

For the most part big, strong, hefty-looking men; well uniformed, well set up.

From Project Gutenberg

"He was pretty well set up, I take it," remarked the captain.

From Project Gutenberg

Peaches and nectarines will stand fairly high temperatures after the fruit is well set and especially toward ripening time.

From Project Gutenberg