WELL-DEFINED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

well-defined

adjective

Definition of well-defined

as in lucid

easy to see or understand a well-defined boundary well-defined policies

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Recent Examples of well-defined Variables needed to be well-defined and accounted for, even in their unpredictability. — Literary Hub, 5 May 2026 From a risk/reward standpoint, the trade is well-defined. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026 The characters around him are less well-defined at this point, though the likability of the actors goes a long way. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-defined

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-defined

Adjective

But his memory, of a long career as a reporter around the globe, with turns as an essayist, a historian, a novelist, and a political activist, remains almost eerily lucid.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lucid

Adjective

Customers who want waffles at No Knife will pay anywhere from $15 for a plain one to $45 for a waffle topped with collard greens, candied yams, and mac and cheese.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
The Democratic candidates won at the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, where a judges’ panel found that the FCC public notice contradicts the plain language of US law that limits the discount to individual candidates.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Macdonald has an incredible way of teaching complex concepts in digestible ways.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of digestible

Adjective

Underpinning this assessment is the fact that disagreements between the two nations have gradually expanded beyond simple tariff disputes.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
In simple terms, cherry juice targets the muscle inflammation caused by exercise, known as oxidative stress.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

Even when the subtext of previous policy suggested suspicion of American Muslims, federal leaders never expressed explicit hostility.

— Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
A number of definitions, particularly from this period, drew an explicit connection between Indigenous peoples and European colonialism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

Sunderland, of course, spent heavily last season after coming up from the Championship, and there is a broad consensus that promoted teams need to do so to quickly bring their squads up to scratch.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The approach fits the US military’s broader effort to increase the availability of hypersonic flight-test infrastructure.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

Celebrating three decades at Bergdorf’s, Fargo helped define style through her distinct visual storytelling and fashion curation while being an influential champion of American fashion.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026