| welfare state |
a social system in which the state assumes the responsibility for the welfare of its citizens in housing, medical care, employment, and the like. |
| welfare work |
the organized efforts of a community, agency, or organization to improve the living conditions and job opportunities of its needy citizens. |
| welkin |
in literature, the sky or skies; arch of heaven. |
| well1 |
in a good, proper, or satisfactory way. [16 definitions] |
| well2 |
a deep hole dug in the ground for obtaining water, oil, gas, or other natural resources. [7 definitions] |
| we'll |
contracted form of "we will." |
| well-adjusted |
without serious emotional or psychological problems, esp. when such problems might be expected due to difficult circumstances. |
| well-advised |
acting with or showing careful consideration; wise; prudent. |
| well-appointed |
fully and suitably furnished or equipped. |
| well-balanced |
properly maintained or regulated; evenly proportioned, as a diet. [2 definitions] |
| well-behaved |
showing good manners; behaving well. |
| well-being |
the condition of being healthy, happy, and comfortable; welfare. |
| well-beloved |
greatly loved. [3 definitions] |
| well-born |
born into an aristocratic or esteemed family. |
| well-bred |
showing good upbringing; polite and considerate. [2 definitions] |
| well-built |
sturdily or soundly built or constructed. [2 definitions] |
| well-chosen |
chosen with care; suitable; appropriate. |
| well-content |
completely satisfied; pleased. |
| well-defined |
distinctly shown or delineated; portrayed or appearing clearly and unambiguously. |
| well-disposed |
inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or amiable. [2 definitions] |
| well-done |
of a food, thoroughly cooked. [2 definitions] |