wellborn

adjective

ˈwel-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce wellborn (audio)
Definition of wellbornnext
as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station the wellborn men among the colonists had no experience with physical labor

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  1. aristocratic
  2. noble
Adjective
  • Taylor, who reportedly bought his aristocratic title on the internet, was jailed for three years for selling a fake painting by the British artist Lowry through auction house Bonhams.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Similarly, after the traumas of the Civil War and Reconstruction, some Southern writers emphasized aberrant behavior to undercut the aristocratic whitewash of gentility and custom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of aristocratic
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  • All three books analyze how closely the Biden administration worked with a (very willing) mainstream media to portray Israel as a noble victim and to dehumanize Palestinians.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the firm founded in 1985 is known for its anti-mass-market bespoke interiors, furniture, lighting and accessories defined by clean lines, refined proportions, noble materials and a philosophy of luxurious simplicity.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of noble
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“Wellborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellborn. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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