well-made

American  

[wel-meyd] / ˈwɛlˈmeɪd /

adjective

1. skillfully built or constructed.

   a well-made sofa.

2. strongly built; well-built.

   sturdy, well-made youngsters.

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well-made British  

adjective

1. made to a good or high standard

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Etymology

Origin of well-made

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

That same year, “Girl You Know It’s True,” a well-made biopic directed by Simon Verhoeven, came out.

From Los Angeles Times

"It is a well-made film, but it didn't work," he said.

From Barron's

It shows the old guard of the Academy still appreciates traditional, well-made films that can simply be enjoyed with a bucket of popcorn.

From BBC

A delicious, well-made wine, it offered good value for money, though the price was a bit higher than one might have paid for the bargain Malbecs of a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

And in recent years, popularity has soared, as people crave its well-made, no-nonsense, and nature-embracing ethos.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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