well-played

British  

adjective

1. (of a piece of music, game, etc) skilfully or pleasingly executed

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Example Sentences

And this is why Rapaport is such a well-played torment.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

If that’s another kind of long game, then well-played.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The Kings, building off the momentum of a well-played Game 4, had largely controlled the game up to that point, outshooting Edmonton 7-1 in the first 10 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

Alabama: The Tide will go three straight seasons without a national title for the first time in Saban’s tenure, but there’s no reason to be embarrassed about this well-played game against an elite opponent.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024

As they drew near, with the music of well-played flutes, with regular tread, their mantles and plumes waving in the breeze, all the Spaniards were alike impressed with the beauty of the spectacle.

From Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)