somewhat old-fashioned
: having or showing good manners : polite
a well-bred child
He was too well-bred to tell her that he didn't like her singing.
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“Well-bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/well-bred. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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