very well
idiom
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.
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The court has also found that Mann and his lawyers deliberately misled the jury during the trial, which bodes very well for Steyn in his righteous appeal of the verdict.
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The Editors, National Review, 24 May 2025
If Prescott can bounce back with a big year like Pro Football Focus is suggesting, the Cowboys could very well find themselves back in the playoffs.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Modeling all over the world for over 30 years, and for such globally renowned brands as CoverGirl and Sports Illustrated, Sims is also very well versed in travel tips—like how to pack efficiently and how to arrive feeling rejuvenated after a flight.
—Elycia Rubin, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The Verdict Lord Howe Island might very well be one of the most special places on planet Earth—and that’s some stiff competition.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 24 May 2025
If Prescott can bounce back with a big year like Pro Football Focus is suggesting, the Cowboys could very well find themselves back in the playoffs.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Modeling all over the world for over 30 years, and for such globally renowned brands as CoverGirl and Sports Illustrated, Sims is also very well versed in travel tips—like how to pack efficiently and how to arrive feeling rejuvenated after a flight.
—Elycia Rubin, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The Verdict Lord Howe Island might very well be one of the most special places on planet Earth—and that’s some stiff competition.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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“Very well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/very%20well. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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