well-told
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In others, it is about the drama and suspense of a well-told tale, or riveting sound effects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
The reasoning behind Crawley's continued selection is now well-told.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
He’s written books before, but Werner Herzog’s first full-on memoir is a must-have for cineastes or anyone who appreciates well-told, highly digressive tales with perhaps a grain or two of untruth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Sometimes comfort lies in the deliciousness of a well-told revenge drama.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2023
It is quite characteristic of him at his best: well-told; several rhetorical monologues; a little essay on Love by the way.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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