Well-brought-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Well-brought-up is an adjective meaning Having been taught during childhood to exhibit good manners and pleasant behaviour.
Meaning
Having been taught during childhood to exhibit good manners and pleasant behaviour.
Example Sentences
He strikes me as a very well-brought-up young man.
Synonyms for well-brought-up
Depending on context, synonyms include well-mannered, well-bred, well-behaved, polite, civilized, polished.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include well-bred, well-mannered, well-behaved, polite, mannerable, correct.
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