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English words starting with W

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welder

n

a person who welds metal.

[ˈwɛldər]

welding

n

the process of joining two pieces of metal or plastic by heating the surfaces to the point of melting and then pressing or hammering them together.

[ˈweldɪŋ]

welfare

n

the health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group.

[ˈwɛlˌfɛr]

welfare-reform

n

A political policy or set of changes designed to improve a system of government financial support for people in need.

[ˈwel.fer rɪˌfɔːrm]

welfare-state

n

a system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.

[ˈwelfer steɪt]

welfare-to-work

adj

relating to government policies or programs that require people receiving welfare benefits to take steps towards finding employment.

[ˈwel.fer.tə.wɜːrk]

well

adv

In a good, satisfactory, or thorough manner

[wɛl]

well-accepted

adj

Generally approved or agreed upon; widely recognized as valid or good.

[ˌwel əkˈseptɪd]

well-acquainted

adj

Having a good knowledge of something or someone; very familiar with.

[ˌwel əˈkweɪntɪd]

well-adapted

adj

Suited or adjusted to particular conditions or a specific environment.

[ˌwel əˈdæptɪd]

well-adjusted

adj

(of a person) mentally and emotionally stable, especially because of being able to deal with social relationships and life situations successfully.

[ˌwel əˈdʒʌstɪd]

well-advised

adj

sensible and prudent; based on or showing good judgment.

[ˌwel ədˈvaɪzd]

well-aged

adj

Having been aged for a sufficient or considerable time, especially to develop a desired quality, such as flavor in food or drink or character in a person.

[ˌwel ˈeɪdʒd]

well-aimed

adj

Carefully directed so as to hit or achieve a target accurately.

[ˌwel ˈeɪmd]

well-appointed

adj

Having a full range of comfortable or necessary equipment and furniture; luxuriously furnished.

[ˌwel əˈpɔɪntɪd]

well-armed

adj

Equipped with good or sufficient weapons.

[ˌwel ˈɑːrmd]

well-articulated

adj

Expressed in a clear, effective, and coherent manner.

[ˌwel ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.leɪ.t̬ɪd]

well-attended

adj

(of an event) having a large number of people present; popular

[ˌwel əˈtendɪd]

well-baby

adj

Relating to regular medical checkups for healthy infants to monitor their growth and development.

[ˈwel ˌbeɪbi]

well-balanced

adj

containing a mixture of different elements in the correct amounts or to the correct degree.

[ˌwel ˈbælənst]

well-behaved

adj

Behaving in a way that is polite and correct and does not cause any trouble

[ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd]

well-being

n

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

[ˌwel ˈbiːɪŋ]

well-born

adj

belonging to a family of high social rank

[ˌwel ˈbɔːrn]

well-bred

adj

Having or showing good manners or a polite upbringing; coming from a good family or social background.

[ˌwel ˈbred]

well-built

adj

Having a strong, muscular, and physically attractive body.

[ˌwel ˈbɪlt]

well-camouflaged

adj

Very effectively hidden or disguised to blend in with the surroundings.

[ˌwel ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒd]

well-capitalized

adj

Having a large amount of money available for investment or operation.

[ˌwel ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl.aɪzd]

well-characterized

adj

Described, defined, or understood in a thorough and precise manner, especially in scientific or technical contexts.

[ˌwel ˈker.ək.tə.raɪzd]

well-chosen

adj

Carefully selected as the most suitable or appropriate.

[ˌwel ˈtʃoʊzn]

well-circumscribed

adj

Clearly defined or limited; having a precise boundary or scope.

[ˌwel ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd]

well-coached

adj

Having received good or thorough training and instruction, especially from a coach.

[ˌwel ˈkoʊtʃt]

well-coiffed

adj

Having carefully styled or arranged hair.

[ˌwel kwɑːft]

well-compensated

adj

Receiving good payment or reward for work or services.

[ˌwel ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪd]

well-conceived

adj

Carefully planned and showing good judgment.

[ˌwel kənˈsiːvd]

well-conditioned

adj

Being in good physical or mental state; fit and healthy.

[ˌwel kənˈdɪʃənd]

well-connected

adj

Having many friends, acquaintances, or contacts in high social or professional positions.

[ˌwel kəˈnɛktɪd]

well-considered

adj

Carefully thought about and planned.

[ˌwel kənˈsɪdərd]

well-constructed

adj

Built or made in a skillful and effective way; having a sound and logical structure.

[ˌwel kənˈstrʌktɪd]

well-controlled

adj

Managed or regulated effectively and carefully.

[ˌwel kənˈtroʊld]

well-coordinated

adj

Arranged or organized so that all the parts work together effectively.

[ˌwel koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd]

well-covered

adj

Having a complete or thorough covering.

[ˌwel ˈkʌvərd]

well-crafted

adj

Skillfully and carefully made or done.

[ˌwel ˈkræftɪd]

well-cut

adj

(of clothes) made in a way that fits the body well and shows its shape in an attractive way

[ˌwel ˈkʌt]

well-defended

adj

Protected against attack or criticism in a strong and effective way.

[ˌwel dɪˈfendɪd]

well-defined

adj

Clearly stated, described, or identified; having precise boundaries or conditions.

[ˌwel dɪˈfaɪnd]

well-deserved

adj

fully earned or merited because of one's actions or qualities

[ˌwel dɪˈzɜːrvd]

well-designed

adj

Planned and made in a skillful and effective way.

[ˌwel dɪˈzaɪnd]

well-developed

adj

Having reached an advanced stage of growth, complexity, or refinement.

[ˌwel dɪˈveləpt]

well-differentiated

adj

(of cells or tissues) having a mature or specialized structure and function, distinct from other types.

[ˌwel dɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪd]

well-disciplined

adj

Behaving in a very controlled way, showing obedience to rules or a system of training.

[ˌwel ˈdɪs.ə.plɪnd]

well-diversified

adj

Containing a wide variety of different types or elements, especially to reduce risk or improve stability.

[ˌwel daɪˈvɝː.sə.faɪd]

well-documented

adj

Supported by a lot of written evidence or records.

[ˌwel ˈdɑːkjəmentɪd]

well-drained

adj

(of soil or land) allowing water to pass through easily so that it does not become waterlogged.

[ˌwel ˈdreɪnd]

well-draining

adj

(of soil) allowing water to pass through easily, so that it does not become waterlogged.

[ˌwel ˈdreɪnɪŋ]

well-dressed

adj

Wearing attractive, fashionable, or formal clothes.

[ˌwel ˈdrest]

well-earned

adj

Fully deserved because of hard work, skill, or effort.

[ˌwel ˈɜːrnd]

well-educated

adj

Having received a good or extensive education; having or showing a high level of knowledge or culture.

[ˌwel ˈedʒ.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd]

well-endowed

adj

Having a lot of money or resources; wealthy.

[ˌwel ɪnˈdaʊd]

well-entrenched

adj

Firmly established and difficult to change.

[ˌwel ɪnˈtrentʃt]

well-equipped

adj

Having all the necessary equipment, tools, or resources for a particular purpose or activity.

[ˌwel ɪˈkwɪpt]

well-established

adj

Having existed and been successful for a long time and therefore respected and trusted.

[ˌwel əˈstæblɪʃt]

well-executed

adj

Carried out or performed in a skillful and effective manner.

[ˌwel ˈek.sə.kjuː.t̬ɪd]

well-fed

adj

Having plenty of good food to eat regularly; nourished abundantly.

[ˌwel ˈfed]

well-financed

adj

Having sufficient money provided or available; adequately funded.

[ˌwel ˈfaɪ.nænst]

well-fitting

adj

(of clothing) fitting the body closely and in a way that looks good

[ˌwel ˈfɪtɪŋ]

well-floured

adj

(of a surface, especially in cooking) covered or dusted with a sufficient amount of flour.

[ˌwel ˈflaʊərd]

well-formed

adj

Correctly or properly constructed, arranged, or shaped.

[ˌwel ˈfɔːrmd]

well-founded

adj

Based on good evidence or reasons; justified.

[ˌwel ˈfaʊndɪd]

well-functioning

adj

Operating or working in an efficient and satisfactory way.

[ˌwel ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.ɪŋ]

well-funded

adj

Having sufficient financial resources; amply supplied with money.

[ˌwel ˈfʌndɪd]

well-furnished

adj

(of a room or building) containing good furniture and equipment

[ˌwel ˈfɜːrnɪʃt]

well-greased

adj

Thoroughly coated or lubricated with grease or oil to reduce friction.

[ˌwel ˈɡriːzd]

well-groomed

adj

Neat, clean, and carefully dressed or cared for in appearance.

[ˌwel ˈɡruːmd]

well-grounded

adj

Based on good evidence or reasons; having a sound basis in fact or logic.

[ˌwel ˈɡraʊndɪd]

well-guarded

adj

Protected or watched over carefully to prevent danger or intrusion.

[ˌwel ˈɡɑːrdɪd]

well-heeled

adj

Wealthy; having plenty of money.

[ˌwel ˈhiːld]

well-hidden

adj

Difficult to find or see because of being carefully or effectively concealed.

[ˌwel ˈhɪd(ə)n]

well-honed

adj

(of a skill, ability, or quality) highly developed and extremely effective through practice or experience.

[ˌwel ˈhoʊnd]

well-illustrated

adj

Containing clear and helpful pictures, diagrams, or examples.

[ˌwel ˈɪ.lə.streɪ.t̬ɪd]

well-informed

adj

Having or showing a lot of knowledge about a particular subject or situation

[ˌwel ɪnˈfɔːrmd]

well-insulated

adj

Having effective material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

[ˌwel ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.t̬ɪd]

well-integrated

adj

Describing something whose parts are combined or coordinated in a smooth, effective, and unified way.

[ˌwel ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪ.t̬ɪd]

well-intended

adj

Having good intentions; meant to be helpful or kind, even if the result is not successful or is misguided.

[ˌwel ɪnˈtendɪd]

well-intentioned

adj

having or showing good intentions, even if the results are not always good

[ˌwel ɪnˈtenʃənd]

well-kept

adj

Maintained in a good, tidy, or proper condition.

[ˌwel ˈkept]

well-known

adj

Known by many people; famous or familiar.

[ˌwel ˈnoʊn]

well-lighted

adj

Having plenty of light; brightly illuminated.

[ˌwel ˈlaɪtɪd]

well-liked

adj

liked by many people; popular or agreeable

[ˌwel ˈlaɪkt]

well-lit

adj

Having plenty of light; brightly illuminated.

[ˌwel ˈlɪt]

well-loved

adj

Loved by many people; very popular or admired.

[ˌwel ˈlʌvd]

well-made

adj

Made skillfully and with good quality materials.

[ˌwel ˈmeɪd]

well-maintained

adj

Kept in good condition through regular care and repair.

[ˌwel meɪnˈteɪnd]

well-managed

adj

Controlled, organized, or run in an efficient and effective way.

[ˌwel ˈmænɪdʒd]

well-manicured

adj

(of a lawn, garden, or person's appearance) kept neat, tidy, and attractive by regular care and attention.

[ˌwel ˈmænɪkjʊrd]

well-mannered

adj

having or showing good manners; polite.

[ˌwel ˈmænərd]

well-marked

adj

Clearly indicated, defined, or noticeable.

[ˌwel ˈmɑːrkt]

well-matched

adj

Suited to each other in a way that is pleasing, appropriate, or effective.

[ˌwel ˈmætʃt]

well-meaning

adj

Having or showing good intentions, even if the results are not good.

[ˌwel ˈminɪŋ]

well-meant

adj

Done or said with good intentions, even if the results are not good.

[ˌwel ˈment]

well-mixed

adj

Thoroughly blended or combined so that the components are evenly distributed.

[ˌwel ˈmɪkst]

well-muscled

adj

Having large, strong, and well-developed muscles.

[ˌwel ˈmʌs.əld]

well-nigh

adv

Almost, very nearly

[ˌwel ˈnaɪ]

well-nourished

adj

Having received adequate food and nutrients for good health and growth.

[ˌwel ˈnɜːrɪʃt]

well-off

adj

Having a lot of money; wealthy.

[ˌwel ˈɔːf]

well-oiled

adj

Operating smoothly and efficiently.

[ˌwel ˈɔɪld]

well-orchestrated

adj

Carefully and effectively planned or organized to achieve a particular result.

[ˌwel ˈɔːr.kə.streɪ.t̬ɪd]

well-ordered

adj

Arranged or organized in a logical, systematic, or correct sequence.

[ˌwel ˈɔːrdərd]

well-organized

adj

Arranged in a clear, orderly, and efficient way.

[ˌwel ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd]

well-padded

adj

Having a thick, soft layer of material inside for comfort or protection.

[ˌwel ˈpædɪd]

well-paid

adj

Receiving a good salary or high wages for work done.

[ˌwel ˈpeɪd]

well-paying

adj

Providing a good or high salary or wage.

[ˌwel ˈpeɪɪŋ]

well-placed

adj

In a good, appropriate, or advantageous position or situation.

[ˌwel ˈpleɪst]

well-planned

adj

Carefully and intelligently designed or organized in advance.

[ˌwel ˈplænd]

well-played

adj

Used to express praise or admiration for a skillful or clever action, especially in a game or sport.

[ˌwel ˈpleɪd]

well-polished

adj

Made very smooth and shiny by polishing.

[ˌwel ˈpɑːlɪʃt]

well-practiced

adj

Skilled or proficient as a result of having done something many times.

[ˌwel ˈpræk.tɪst]

well-prepared

adj

Having made careful arrangements or plans in advance.

[ˌwel prɪˈperd]

well-preserved

adj

Kept in good condition over a long period of time, especially showing little sign of age or decay.

[ˌwel prɪˈzɜːrvd]

well-priced

adj

Offered for sale at a price considered to be good value; reasonably or attractively priced.

[ˌwel ˈpraɪst]

well-proportioned

adj

Having parts that relate in a balanced and pleasing way to each other; having good proportions.

[ˌwel prəˈpɔːrʃənd]
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