well-played

British  

adjective

1. (of a piece of music, game, etc) skilfully or pleasingly executed

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Example Sentences

With T. Bone Burnett holding forth in the producer’s chair yet again, “Long Long Road” matches its predecessor’s penchant for warmhearted storytelling and well-played musical confections.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

If that’s another kind of long game, then well-played.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Alabama: The Tide will go three straight seasons without a national title for the first time in Saban’s tenure, but there’s no reason to be embarrassed about this well-played game against an elite opponent.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024

“It was a well-played game,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2023

When he had done, the bird said, "It is a pleasure to hear a song well-played."

From The Cat in Grandfather's House by Grabo, Carl Henry