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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Adjective

At the heart of these experiences is the resort’s Master Pathfinder and team of Pathfinders, who act essentially as adventure concierges, gracious hosts, and expert guides.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
No Camas coach would talk (although one, along with a school administrator, was gracious to me), and the boy's mother wouldn't acknowledge my presence Saturday.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of gracious

Adjective

Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

More than a year ago, Lamont and Fazio had an amiable relationship on a personal level in their hometown of Greenwich.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Revered English actor Patrick Stewart, the Emmy-winning performer known for his work on stage and screen, and beloved for both his amiable persona and roles in popular franchises like Star Trek and X-Men, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of amiable

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