well-met

American  

[wel-met] / ˈwɛlˈmɛt /

adjective

Archaic.

1. (used as a salutation or part of a salutation.)

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Etymology

Origin of well-met

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

“I think he glossed over some of the more controversial issues on the environment,” said Steven Collis, chief executive of AmerisourceBergen, but he called it a “surprisingly well-met” speech overall.

From Washington Post

"Well-met, milady, in this noxious weather."

From Literature

The two men were well-met because Mohr embodies Kasich’s style.

From Washington Post

"Thou art well-met, sir; we bring unto thee, thy guest, Saul of Tarsus, stricken by a vision on the roads and blind!"

From Project Gutenberg

Good even, dame Chat, in faith, and well-met in this place!

From Project Gutenberg