well-appointed

adjective

well-ap·​point·​ed ˈwel-ə-ˈpȯin-təd How to pronounce well-appointed (audio)
: having good and complete equipment : properly fitted out
a well-appointed house

Examples of well-appointed in a Sentence

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Indoors, a simple but well-appointed cabin space has ample room for a family or group of friends. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026 So well-appointed is the space that the host even put together a magazine-like guide on how to operate the appliances. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 The rooms at the Marlton, of which there are 112, are compact (alas, New York hotel rooms are notoriously small, even at luxury properties) but well-appointed, equipped with the essentials: a closet, minibar, toiletries, robe, and slippers. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026 In addition to the compact but well-appointed cabins, there were private villas, wooden chalets, and floating bungalows available to rent for a unique, unplugged vacation. Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Family Friendliness: Three rows of accessible, comfortable, and well-appointed seating is now also more efficient, meaning fewer trips to the gas station. Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 The Dolby Atmos audio was also perfectly balanced, while the auditorium was also well-appointed and superbly light-controlled, making for an intense and immersive experience. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The bathroom was large and well-appointed, with the decor reminiscent of grand European hotels. David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-appointed was in 1523

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“Well-appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-appointed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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