very well

phrase

1

somewhat old-fashioned

—used to say that one agrees with something

Very well, then. I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh, very well. Do as you please.

2

: reasonably or properly

I can't very well show up at the wedding uninvited.

Examples of very well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kadyn Proctor, who along with Johnson were the Dolphins’ two first-round picks in 2026, and DJ Campbell could very well represent the future of the offensive line. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Without sounding overly dramatic, this could very well be the start of a critical transition for the SEC. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Indeed, the first launch went very well, exceeding all expectations. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026

Blaming billionaire wealth-hoarding for America’s ills would poll very well among the nation’s anthropology departments. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Rhymes for very well

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle