Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with W
Showing words 481–600 of 1,518. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
welder
na person who welds metal.
welding
nthe 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.
welfare
nthe health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group.
welfare-reform
nA political policy or set of changes designed to improve a system of government financial support for people in need.
welfare-state
na 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.
welfare-to-work
adjrelating to government policies or programs that require people receiving welfare benefits to take steps towards finding employment.
well
advIn a good, satisfactory, or thorough manner
well-accepted
adjGenerally approved or agreed upon; widely recognized as valid or good.
well-acquainted
adjHaving a good knowledge of something or someone; very familiar with.
well-adapted
adjSuited or adjusted to particular conditions or a specific environment.
well-adjusted
adj(of a person) mentally and emotionally stable, especially because of being able to deal with social relationships and life situations successfully.
well-advised
adjsensible and prudent; based on or showing good judgment.
well-aged
adjHaving 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.
well-aimed
adjCarefully directed so as to hit or achieve a target accurately.
well-appointed
adjHaving a full range of comfortable or necessary equipment and furniture; luxuriously furnished.
well-armed
adjEquipped with good or sufficient weapons.
well-articulated
adjExpressed in a clear, effective, and coherent manner.
well-attended
adj(of an event) having a large number of people present; popular
well-baby
adjRelating to regular medical checkups for healthy infants to monitor their growth and development.
well-balanced
adjcontaining a mixture of different elements in the correct amounts or to the correct degree.
well-behaved
adjBehaving in a way that is polite and correct and does not cause any trouble
well-being
nThe state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
well-born
adjbelonging to a family of high social rank
well-bred
adjHaving or showing good manners or a polite upbringing; coming from a good family or social background.
well-built
adjHaving a strong, muscular, and physically attractive body.
well-camouflaged
adjVery effectively hidden or disguised to blend in with the surroundings.
well-capitalized
adjHaving a large amount of money available for investment or operation.
well-characterized
adjDescribed, defined, or understood in a thorough and precise manner, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
well-chosen
adjCarefully selected as the most suitable or appropriate.
well-circumscribed
adjClearly defined or limited; having a precise boundary or scope.
well-coached
adjHaving received good or thorough training and instruction, especially from a coach.
well-coiffed
adjHaving carefully styled or arranged hair.
well-compensated
adjReceiving good payment or reward for work or services.
well-conceived
adjCarefully planned and showing good judgment.
well-conditioned
adjBeing in good physical or mental state; fit and healthy.
well-connected
adjHaving many friends, acquaintances, or contacts in high social or professional positions.
well-considered
adjCarefully thought about and planned.
well-constructed
adjBuilt or made in a skillful and effective way; having a sound and logical structure.
well-controlled
adjManaged or regulated effectively and carefully.
well-coordinated
adjArranged or organized so that all the parts work together effectively.
well-covered
adjHaving a complete or thorough covering.
well-crafted
adjSkillfully and carefully made or done.
well-cut
adj(of clothes) made in a way that fits the body well and shows its shape in an attractive way
well-defended
adjProtected against attack or criticism in a strong and effective way.
well-defined
adjClearly stated, described, or identified; having precise boundaries or conditions.
well-deserved
adjfully earned or merited because of one's actions or qualities
well-designed
adjPlanned and made in a skillful and effective way.
well-developed
adjHaving reached an advanced stage of growth, complexity, or refinement.
well-differentiated
adj(of cells or tissues) having a mature or specialized structure and function, distinct from other types.
well-disciplined
adjBehaving in a very controlled way, showing obedience to rules or a system of training.
well-diversified
adjContaining a wide variety of different types or elements, especially to reduce risk or improve stability.
well-documented
adjSupported by a lot of written evidence or records.
well-drained
adj(of soil or land) allowing water to pass through easily so that it does not become waterlogged.
well-draining
adj(of soil) allowing water to pass through easily, so that it does not become waterlogged.
well-dressed
adjWearing attractive, fashionable, or formal clothes.
well-earned
adjFully deserved because of hard work, skill, or effort.
well-educated
adjHaving received a good or extensive education; having or showing a high level of knowledge or culture.
well-endowed
adjHaving a lot of money or resources; wealthy.
well-entrenched
adjFirmly established and difficult to change.
well-equipped
adjHaving all the necessary equipment, tools, or resources for a particular purpose or activity.
well-established
adjHaving existed and been successful for a long time and therefore respected and trusted.
well-executed
adjCarried out or performed in a skillful and effective manner.
well-fed
adjHaving plenty of good food to eat regularly; nourished abundantly.
well-financed
adjHaving sufficient money provided or available; adequately funded.
well-fitting
adj(of clothing) fitting the body closely and in a way that looks good
well-floured
adj(of a surface, especially in cooking) covered or dusted with a sufficient amount of flour.
well-formed
adjCorrectly or properly constructed, arranged, or shaped.
well-founded
adjBased on good evidence or reasons; justified.
well-functioning
adjOperating or working in an efficient and satisfactory way.
well-funded
adjHaving sufficient financial resources; amply supplied with money.
well-furnished
adj(of a room or building) containing good furniture and equipment
well-greased
adjThoroughly coated or lubricated with grease or oil to reduce friction.
well-groomed
adjNeat, clean, and carefully dressed or cared for in appearance.
well-grounded
adjBased on good evidence or reasons; having a sound basis in fact or logic.
well-guarded
adjProtected or watched over carefully to prevent danger or intrusion.
well-heeled
adjWealthy; having plenty of money.
well-hidden
adjDifficult to find or see because of being carefully or effectively concealed.
well-honed
adj(of a skill, ability, or quality) highly developed and extremely effective through practice or experience.
well-illustrated
adjContaining clear and helpful pictures, diagrams, or examples.
well-informed
adjHaving or showing a lot of knowledge about a particular subject or situation
well-insulated
adjHaving effective material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
well-integrated
adjDescribing something whose parts are combined or coordinated in a smooth, effective, and unified way.
well-intended
adjHaving good intentions; meant to be helpful or kind, even if the result is not successful or is misguided.
well-intentioned
adjhaving or showing good intentions, even if the results are not always good
well-kept
adjMaintained in a good, tidy, or proper condition.
well-known
adjKnown by many people; famous or familiar.
well-lighted
adjHaving plenty of light; brightly illuminated.
well-liked
adjliked by many people; popular or agreeable
well-lit
adjHaving plenty of light; brightly illuminated.
well-loved
adjLoved by many people; very popular or admired.
well-made
adjMade skillfully and with good quality materials.
well-maintained
adjKept in good condition through regular care and repair.
well-managed
adjControlled, organized, or run in an efficient and effective way.
well-manicured
adj(of a lawn, garden, or person's appearance) kept neat, tidy, and attractive by regular care and attention.
well-mannered
adjhaving or showing good manners; polite.
well-marked
adjClearly indicated, defined, or noticeable.
well-matched
adjSuited to each other in a way that is pleasing, appropriate, or effective.
well-meaning
adjHaving or showing good intentions, even if the results are not good.
well-meant
adjDone or said with good intentions, even if the results are not good.
well-mixed
adjThoroughly blended or combined so that the components are evenly distributed.
well-muscled
adjHaving large, strong, and well-developed muscles.
well-nigh
advAlmost, very nearly
well-nourished
adjHaving received adequate food and nutrients for good health and growth.
well-off
adjHaving a lot of money; wealthy.
well-oiled
adjOperating smoothly and efficiently.
well-orchestrated
adjCarefully and effectively planned or organized to achieve a particular result.
well-ordered
adjArranged or organized in a logical, systematic, or correct sequence.
well-organized
adjArranged in a clear, orderly, and efficient way.
well-padded
adjHaving a thick, soft layer of material inside for comfort or protection.
well-paid
adjReceiving a good salary or high wages for work done.
well-paying
adjProviding a good or high salary or wage.
well-placed
adjIn a good, appropriate, or advantageous position or situation.
well-planned
adjCarefully and intelligently designed or organized in advance.
well-played
adjUsed to express praise or admiration for a skillful or clever action, especially in a game or sport.
well-polished
adjMade very smooth and shiny by polishing.
well-practiced
adjSkilled or proficient as a result of having done something many times.
well-prepared
adjHaving made careful arrangements or plans in advance.
well-preserved
adjKept in good condition over a long period of time, especially showing little sign of age or decay.
well-priced
adjOffered for sale at a price considered to be good value; reasonably or attractively priced.
well-proportioned
adjHaving parts that relate in a balanced and pleasing way to each other; having good proportions.