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
  • Luchino Visconti‘s lush, aristocratic worlds have seen a major revival at repertory movie houses over the past year.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of aristocratic
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  • The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of noble
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“Wellborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellborn. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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