well-bred

[wel-bred]

adjective

1. well brought up; properly trained and educated.

   a well-bred boy.

2. showing good breeding, as in behavior or manners.

3. (of animals) of a desirable breed or pedigree.

well-bred

adjective

1. Also: well-born. of respected or noble lineage

2. indicating good breeding

   well-bred manners

3. of good thoroughbred stock

   a well-bred spaniel

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-bred¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Related Words

• aristocratic 
• patrician 
• urbane 
• well-mannered