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

Recent Examples on the Web Even the smaller rooms, though, are well-appointed, more than enough for a solo traveler or a couple. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024 All are well-appointed with gas fireplaces, wet bars or full kitchens, heated bathroom floors and soaking tubs, and the suites and townhomes have an extra perk: private decks with hot tubs. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 2 Jan. 2024 The Sapphire is well-appointed beyond its streaming skills, including the same Ortofon 2M Blue stylus cartridge found in some of our favorite turntables, a low-resonance MDF plinth, and a carbon-fiber tonearm. Condé Nast, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2024 No, but the all-marble bathrooms are surprisingly well-appointed and feature double sinks, thoughtfully arranged lighting, a deep tub, and a separate shower. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2023 From Loden Hospitality — the team behind The Longleaf Hotel in Raleigh — the property is thoughtful and well-appointed, providing guests with a comfortable place to return after a day of hiking or exploring. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023 The grand marble bathroom in our corner king was well-appointed with Le Labo products and an oversized bathtub overlooking the city with a water fill from the ceiling. Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023 The Yacht Club Suites My balcony deluxe suite on the 16th floor was spacious and well-appointed, and casually elegant in neutral shades of brown and gray. Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 17 July 2023 Housed in a 16th-century palace, the rooms are smart and well-appointed. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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