well-bred

/'wel'bred/

Thân thiện

A well-bred young man holds the door open for others.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having or showing good manners, refinement, and social grace as a result of a good upbringing or education. This describes a person whose behavior is polite, courteous, and appropriate in social situations, typically because they were raised to be so.

Usage

The adjective "well-bred" is used to describe a person's character or behavior. It is a formal or somewhat old-fashioned compliment, often associated with traditional notions of social class and etiquette. It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a well-bred lady) or follows a linking verb (e.g., She is very well-bred).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • He was a well-bred gentleman who always held the door for others.
  • Her well-bred manners impressed everyone at the formal dinner.
  • Despite the provocation, she gave a well-bred and diplomatic response.

Advanced Usage

• "to be well-bred": to possess the characteristic of good breeding.
  • One could tell from her speech and poise that she was well-bred.

Variants and Related Words

• Well-bredness (n): The quality or state of being well-bred.
  • Her well-bredness was evident in every interaction.
• Ill-bred (adj): The opposite of well-bred; having bad manners.
  • His ill-bred comments offended the guests.

Synonyms

• Polite: Showing good manners and respect for others.
• Refined: Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
• Courteous: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
• Cultivated: Characterized by refined taste and manners as a result of education and experience.

Antonyms

• Ill-bred: Lacking good breeding; rude.
• Uncouth: Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
• Coarse: Rough or crude in manner or speech.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of good upbringing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• well-mannered