Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

well-managed

British  

adjective

  1. administered or controlled in a competent or successful manner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“When airlines can pass through higher fuel costs without sacrificing traffic, it supports revenue growth and positions well-managed carriers to expand margins and profitability,” he adds.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

NextEra already has two top assets: A well-managed regulated utility in Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, one of the most prolific power-plant developers in North America.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

On Saturday, there seemed to be an uneasy balance: The crowds were large but well-managed, with some visitors worried about the months ahead.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Subcontractor Equans said it had "focused on fulfilling our role with a consistently high standard of service" throughout the contract, adding that it "conducted a responsible and well-managed close of our contracted works".

From BBC Jan. 8, 2026

Ellen liked to live at her aunt's very much, for the house was quiet, and orderly, and well-managed, and every thing went smoothly and pleasantly there.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. by

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training