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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While the design remains elegant and well-appointed, some signs of wear are beginning to appear, and the property would benefit from a light refresh in the near future. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 The studio is small but well-appointed, with an equipped kitchen, spacious shower, and outdoor seating nook for catching the sunrise. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026 Barnes noted that the suites are well-appointed and designed. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026 The rooms at the Beverly Hills Hotel are all well-appointed, but the stars of the show are arguably the bungalows, which are all themed and named after celebrities, including the Frank Sinatra (think midcentury, Palm Springs-style decor) and the all-pink extravaganza Marilyn Monroe favored. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 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 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

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 5 Jun. 2026.

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