well-made

well-made — adjective

1. built, sewn, or constructed with care and skill, so that the finished product is

1.形容詞B1
釋義

built, sewn, or constructed with care and skill, so that the finished product is strong, durable, or works the way it should.

例句

Every piece of furniture in Nala's flat is solid and <hl>well-made</hl>.

used after a linking verb (be + well-made)

Charlotte bought a <hl>well-made</hl> wool sweater that has stayed soft after many washes.

well-made + noun (attributive)

同義詞
  • well-crafted

    emphasises the skill and artistry involved; slightly more formal than well-made

  • sturdy

    focuses on physical strength and resistance to pressure, not on general quality

  • durable

    emphasises the ability to last a long time; can apply to materials, not just construction

  • high-quality

    broader term covering materials, design, and finish; not limited to how something was built

反義詞
  • cheaply made

    suggests poor materials or careless construction

  • flimsy

    easily broken or damaged because of weak construction

文法句型

well-made + noun

be + well-made

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe furniture, tools, clothing, and other physical objects whose construction quality matters. Less common for intangible products such as software, plans, or arguments.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a well-made dress to the party.
✅She wore a well-made silk dress that fit her perfectly.
💡adding detail about fabric and fit makes the quality claim more concrete and meaningful.
❌This is a well-made plan.
✅This is a well-thought-out plan.
💡use well-thought-out or well-designed for abstract nouns like plans, ideas, or arguments.