well-handled

adjective

well-han·​dled ˈwel-ˈhan-dᵊld 

1

: managed or administered efficiently

2

: having been handled a great deal

well-handled goods for sale

Examples of well-handled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That scene was potentially such a minefield, but so well-handled. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023

With most action confined to the family home, Bulgaria passes well enough for Anytown, U.S.A., and technical contributions all around are well-handled. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 July 2023

There’s a light feminist streak here, as both Amanda and Sinh save each other from despair at various points, while a callback that sees Amanda navigating chaotic city traffic as a pedestrian — thus showcasing her evolving confidence — is well-handled. —Courtney Howard, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-handled

• manhandled
• mishandled
• handled