well-behaved
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Fans by the hundreds take over streets and subways and sports bars, expressing generally well-behaved passion for their teams and countries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
As long as they’re home by curfew, and have been well-behaved that week, the teens are allowed to set their own schedules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Consider clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP, in which blood cells harbor mutations often seen in blood cancer, giving them a growth advantage over their well-behaved neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
JPMorgan said a combination of solid growth and well-behaved inflation are producing a Goldilocks set-up for stocks to flourish.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 23, 2026
The dog was very well-behaved, but energetic and curious all the while.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
