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well-bred
[ wel-bred ]
adjective
- well brought up; properly trained and educated:
a well-bred boy.
- showing good breeding, as in behavior or manners.
- (of animals) of a desirable breed or pedigree.
well-bred
adjective
- Alsowell-born of respected or noble lineage
- indicating good breeding
well-bred manners
- of good thoroughbred stock
a well-bred spaniel
Word History and Origins
Origin of well-bred1
Example Sentences
Both produce some wines good enough to challenge the well-bred conceits of wine makers in Burgundy and Bordeaux.
Some especially well-bred people among us might be noble enough in spirit and possessions to abstain from this temptation.
As a well-bred Mormon with ties to Utah, Huntsman has inevitably drawn comparisons to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
She spoke calmly, with the pleasantly modulated voice of a well-bred Englishwoman.
Amongst well-bred persons, every conversation is considered in a measure confidential.
Baroudi was as totally devoid of ordinary scruples as the average well-bred Englishman is full of them.
Not a word, or even a glance, will a well-bred hostess bestow upon the servants, nor will she speak to the guests of the dishes.
Let me start with you upon your promenade, my friend, and I will soon decide your place upon the list of well-bred ladies.
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