well-chosen

American  

[wel-choh-zuhn] / ˈwɛlˈtʃoʊ zən /

adjective

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

   He entered at a well-chosen moment.

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well-chosen British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of well-chosen

First recorded in 1580–90

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Example Sentences

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well-chosen

“That said, I always come home from being on the road with a few well-chosen records and a few well-chosen books that I will read one of these days.”

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Tunes — well-chosen ones — turn normal movie scenes into electric ones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025

A well-chosen pair of socks isn’t a thoughtless gift.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025

Some of that comes from the music, a well-chosen sampling of English- and French-language radio hits.

From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023

“Aw, Miss Lumley! We all know how much you like to write letters,” Margaret squeaked, and the rest of the servants smiled, because it was clearly a well-chosen gift.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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