Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for well-behaved. Search instead for wellbehaved.
Definitions

well-behaved

ADJECTIVE
having good behavior
Synonyms
Antonyms


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.

See Examples For:

“Sylvie Sprouse. And she’s a very well-behaved baby.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 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

It sounds like something out of a Trollope novel—a well-behaved boy lapping up statecraft over dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026

She was a lovable child, always smiling and well-behaved, said Denes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

They sat beside me on the carpet, quiet and well-behaved.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com