well-turned

Example Sentences

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"For his part, Depp delivers his lines in well-turned French, wearing fine powder and a stiff white wig, and yet he seems strangely uncomfortable in the role - adequate but not especially engaged," he added.

From BBC • May 17, 2023

That passion, born from Rojas’ love of the style and culture found in the NBA, began in earnest with a well-timed picture of a well-turned double-play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023

However furious, they are also ingratiating, emphasizing familiar situations, comic personalities and well-turned put-downs.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2020

I share her discomfort, although I’ve only encountered CrimeCon secondhand, through Monroe’s lively and well-turned reporting.

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2019

But he paid the singer so easy and well-turned a compliment as put to shame the clumsy "Thanks, O'Reilly!"

From A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor