well

⁵well

adj

Definition of WELL

1

a : prosperous, well-off b : being in satisfactory condition or circumstances

2

: being in good standing or favor

3

: satisfactory, pleasing <all's well that ends well>

4

: advisable, desirable <it might be well for you to leave>

5

a : free or recovered from infirmity or disease : healthy <he's not a well man> b : completely cured or healed <the wound is nearly well>

6

: pleasing or satisfactory in appearance <our garden looks well — Conrad Aiken>

7

: being a cause for thankfulness : fortunate <it is well that this has happened>

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Examples of WELL

1. The children are well again.
2. I don't feel very well.
3. You don't look so well.
4. I hope you get well soon.
5. I hope all is well with you and your family.

First Known Use of WELL

before 12th century

Related to WELL

Synonyms: able-bodied, bouncing, fit, hale, hearty, robust, sound, healthy, well-conditioned, whole, wholesome

Antonyms: ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell

Related Words: hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough; ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled; active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital; blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving; all right, good, right

Near Antonyms: decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out; challenged, crippled, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, halt, incapacitated, lame; delicate, fragile, frail; emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished; afflicted, troubled; bad, poorly

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