well-chosen

[wel-choh-zuhn]

adjective

1. chosen with care, as for suitability or preciseness.

   He entered at a well-chosen moment.

well-chosen

adjective

1. (well chosen when postpositive) carefully selected to produce a desired effect; apt

   a few well-chosen words may be more effective than a long speech

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-chosen¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Related Words

• apt 
• opportune 
• propitious 
• telling