Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with W
Showing words 481–600 of 1,513. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
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.
well-protected
adjKept safe from harm, damage, or loss; effectively guarded or defended.
well-publicized
adjWidely and actively made known to the public, especially through media coverage.