well-turned

adjective

ˈwel-ˈtərnd 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rhymes for well-turned

• overturned
• unconcerned
• adjourned
• concerned
• discerned
• interned
• returned
• sunburned
• unburned
• unearned
• unlearned
• unturned