well-invented
- a word derived from invent.
Example Sentences
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A certain portion of moral instruction must accompany every well-invented narrative.
From Famous Reviews by Johnson, R. Brimley
He, full of fraudful arts, This well-invented tale for truth imparts: 'Ye lamps of heav'n!' he said, and lifted high His hands now free, 'thou venerable sky!
From The Aeneid English by Virgil
Both well knew the pranks of the boys, but perhaps they found the message well-invented if not true; for they obeyed with secret alacrity, although Sally made a becoming show of reluctance.
From The Story of Kennett by Taylor, Bayard
I might, it is true, find some stranger bound for the Italian coast, and with a well-invented tale about the vessel I had quitted, persuade them to carry me whither I may determine to go.”
From The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea by Tilney, F.C.
But even if the anecdote be not well-invented, the invitation must have been more jest than earnest.
From De Libris: Prose and Verse by Dobson, Austin
