well-favoured
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He was a tall, well-favoured man, slender, and lithe in movement, with dark eyes and hair, and a slightly sallow face that suggested that he was from the South.
From The Cattle-Baron's Daughter by Bindloss, Harold
He married an extremely well-favoured damsel who dwelt at the location upon the adjoining farm, and his master contributed liberally towards the dowry.
From By Veldt and Kopje by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
She suggested a well-favoured squirrel among a family of moles.
From Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
So, on the island those two noble knights met, and Sir Marhaus was sad to see one so young and well-favoured come against him.
From Cornwall's Wonderland by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
But Cardinal's hats, Bishop's mitres, and decorations were falling down upon bleating sheep, braying asses, and other despised creatures; whilst well-favoured men, in tattered garments, looked up in vain for the slightest favour.
From The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II by Hoffmann, Ernst Theordor Wilhelm
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