well-bred

[wel-bred] / ˈwɛlˈbrɛd /

ADJECTIVE

mannerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aristocratic patrician urbane well-mannered

WEAK

blue-blooded civil considerate courteous courtly cultivated cultured gallant genteel gentle noble polished polite refined taught trained upper-crust well-behaved

Antonyms

WEAK

ignoble unmannered unrefined unsophisticated

Example Sentences

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Perfume bottles—empty many years—because well-bred families always gave the governess perfume for Christmas.

From Literature

A well-bred young woman would not dare to take the arm of a young man in public until they were engaged!

From Literature

The exorbitant cost of buying a well-bred racehorse is not for the faint of wallet.

From Los Angeles Times

“You don’t need a ‘well-bred dog’ to have a best friend to play in dog sports with.

From Seattle Times

In one fell swoop, the well-bred cow showcased Brazil's prowess in the business of modern cattle ranching.

From National Geographic