well-made

/'wel'meid/

Thân thiện

The carpenter built a well-made wooden bookshelf.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Skillfully constructed or built: Describes an object that is made with good craftsmanship, using quality materials and careful workmanship, resulting in durability and good appearance.
   • Having a sound, sturdy, or pleasing physical structure: Can describe a person or animal with a strong, balanced, and attractive physique.

Usage

• The adjective "well-made" is used to describe the quality of construction or physical form. It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a well-made table) or follows a linking verb like "is" or "looks" (e.g., This cabinet is well-made).
• It is a compound adjective, often hyphenated when placed before a noun.

Examples

• Describing an object:
  • He bought a well-made leather jacket that lasted for years.
  • The documentary praised the well-made furniture from that workshop.
• Describing a person/animal:
  • The athlete had a well-made and powerful physique.
  • It is a well-made horse, ideal for riding.

Advanced Usage

• In criticism (e.g., film, literature): Sometimes used to describe a plot or narrative that is carefully and competently constructed, though it may lack deeper artistic ambition.
  • The film was a well-made but ultimately forgettable thriller.

Variants and Related Words

• Well-built (adj): Often used interchangeably with "well-made" for objects and is the more common term for describing a sturdy, muscular physique.
  • He is a well-built man.
• Well-crafted (adj): Emphasizes skillful artistry and careful construction, often used for writing, art, or objects.
  • She gave a well-crafted speech.
• Sturdy (adj): Strongly and solidly built.
• Durable (adj): Able to withstand wear and pressure.

Synonyms

• Skillfully constructed
• Sturdy
• Solid
• Well-constructed
• Well-built

Antonyms

• Poorly made
• Shoddy
• Flimsy
• Badly constructed

Notes

• "Well-made" is a positive evaluative term focusing on the quality of construction and form. It does not typically describe abstract concepts like plans or ideas; for those, terms like "well-thought-out" or "well-designed" are more appropriate.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. skillfully constructed