What does well-brought-up mean?
Well-brought-up means Having been taught during childhood to exhibit good manners and pleasant behaviour..
Well-brought-up
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
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
Antonyms for well-brought-up
Related Words
Word Forms
- better-brought-up
- more well-brought-up
- best-brought-up
- most well-brought-up
- well brought up
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for well-brought-up?
Common synonyms include well-mannered, well-bred, well-raised, well-behaved.
What is the opposite of well-brought-up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use well-brought-up in a sentence?
He strikes me as a very well-brought-up young man.
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