WELL-DISPOSED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

well-disposed

adjective

ˌwel-di-ˈspōzd

Definition of well-disposed

as in gracious

having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations a bachelor who has a reputation for being well-disposed, especially towards the ladies

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If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
When the two first meet in a dressing room during the pilot, Jaymes is gracious while Barnes is condescending.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gracious

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With time for a quick lunch, Zouaghi enjoyed a pleasant farm-to-table meal at Five March before continuing to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of Glasgow’s premier cultural institutions.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Join Swamp Fox Tours for a pleasant hour-long history and architecture lesson aboard the blue-and-white tram.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasant

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Today’s recipe Chef David Tanis’ recipe for Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad With Bitter Lettuces has a nice combination of sweet and bitter.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Eldridge made a nice play to catch that ball, make a throw and get it out.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

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