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well–bred
adjective \-ˈbred\
: having or showing good manners
Full Definition of WELL-BRED
1
: having or displaying good breeding : refined
2
: having a good pedigree <well–bred swine>
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First Known Use of WELL-BRED
circa 1589
Related to WELL-BRED
- Antonyms
- discourteous, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, inconsiderate, mannerless, rude, thoughtless, uncivil, ungenteel, ungracious, unmannered, unmannerly
WELL-BRED Defined for Kids
well–bred
adjective \ˈwel-ˈbred\
Definition of WELL-BRED for Kids
: having or showing good manners : polite
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