well-aimed
Britishadjective
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(of a missile, punch, etc) having been pointed or directed accurately at a person or object
a well-aimed, precise blow
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(of a comment, criticism, etc) obviously and accurately directed at a person, object, etc
a well-aimed expression of contempt
Example Sentences
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The Zunis rained stones down on the invaders; one well-aimed boulder struck Coronado’s helmet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
In the process, he took a well-aimed shot at the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2021
And that leaves me to ask whether any of you want to round out this year’s exchange of laurels for the best of 2020 with a few well-aimed darts.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2020
Andy’s eyes light up occasionally when her opponent surprises her — an unexpected jab, a well-aimed kick — but those moments are fleeting, and when Andy growls, “We’re done,” she means it.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2020
A well-aimed rap of a hammer got the engine working again, but then, at about 10:30, an old section of hose burst and the flow of water stopped again.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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