well-told

American

[wel-tohld] / ˈwɛlˈtoʊld /

adjective

(of a story, anecdote, or the like) told in a way that is skillful, entertaining, faithful to events, etc.

Example Sentences

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Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

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

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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