Synonyms of well-turnednext
1
: symmetrically shaped or rounded : shapely
2
: concisely and appropriately expressed
a well-turned phrase
3
: expertly rounded or turned
a well-turned column

Examples of well-turned in a Sentence

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And that’s because Zeller’s words are often so well-chosen and well-turned, and sound especially good in the mouths of Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, two actors who can find seams of meaning and feeling in far more pedestrian dialogue. Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-turned was in 1592

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“Well-turned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-turned. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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