well-observedadj.

Brit.

/ˌwɛləbˈzəːvd/, U.S.

/ˌwɛləbˈzərvd/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., observed adj.

Etymology: < well adv.+ observed adj.

1. Comprehensively observed or studied; widely noted; accurately recorded.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > branch of knowledge > systematic knowledge, science > [adjective] > noted scientifically

well-observed1563

observed1860

1563 J. Foxe Actes & Monuments 30/1 Thus these notes being well obserued, let vs..return to y^e rest y^t foloweth.

1634 T. Jackson Knowledg of Christ Jesus vii. vi. 27 These [testimonies] are in number exceeding many, yet sundry of them either not well observed or not rightly explained by ordinary Interpreters.

1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Barley It is well observ'd, that the Weather is generally inclinable to Moisture, about three days before and three days after both the New and Full Moon.

1809 Philos. Trans. Abridged 1796–1800 (Royal Soc.) 18 326 This theory is only a generalized expression of a well-observed fact.

1869 Anthropol. Rev. 7 212 We have weighed these cases, and we have found that none of them unite the conditions of a well observed case.

1922 N.Y. Med. Jrnl. 115 650/1 It is a well observed fact that in growths involving the cecum and the iliocecal region obstruction is a rarity.

1995 Q. Jrnl. Royal Astron. Soc. 36 121 The points where Jupiter heliacally set and rose were..well-observed astronomical parameters that provided a base line to extrapolate future positions.

2010 A. R. Walker Diary of Snake Whisperer 2 The well-observed Python is shown to me..under the house.

2. Of a method, rule, custom, principle of action, etc.: strictly or widely upheld or kept.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > speech > agreement > observance > [adjective] > observed

unviolated1555

strict1603

well-observed1616

rigid1653

well-keptc1670

unfringed1751

unswerved1849

1616 T. Middleton Ciuitatis Amor sig. A3^v The well obserued and deseruing paines of Maister Thomas Sparro, Water-Bayly, made for that day Marshall for the water Triumphs.

1739 G. Ogle Gualtherus & Griselda 62 These were her Rules, there Hard but Golden Rules, (Not well observ'd in Matrimonial Schools.)

1776 London Rev. Eng. & Foreign Lit. Feb. 152 Consist in this—be honest, just and good: This, well observ'd shall shield the weak from blame.

1830 tr. R. Caillié Trav. to Timbuctoo I. xvii. 423 The order of our march was well observed, and had an imposing effect.

1858 Brit. Friend July 197/1 A prudent caution throughout life, with early-formed and well-observed habits of temperance and regularity.

1941 M. Tylecote Educ. Women Manch. Univ. ii. 73 It was a well-observed custom that men and women should congregate at opposite ends of the room.

2007 M. McCrum Going Dutch in Beijing (2008) xv. 183 In Scotland, where ‘first footing’ is a well-observed tradition, doctors, ministers of the church, and gravediggers are not acceptable.

3. Of an artistic representation of something: skilfully depicted, well drawn, realistic. Hence (of an event or character in a piece of fiction, dramatic performance, etc.): realistically or skilfully portrayed; accurately represented.

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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > representation in art > [adjective] > qualities of

natural1581

well-observed1620

exact1645

well-treated1663

nature-painting1748

idealized1810

life-size1813

life-sized1834

lifelike1836

likely1840

realistic1943

1620 J. Pyper tr. H. d'Urfé Hist. Astrea xi. 26 The perspectiue [in the picture] is so well obserued, that you would thinke that this other accident..is out of this table and farre distant from it.

1738 J. F. Fritsch tr. G. de Lairesse Art of Painting v. xviii. 239 The Darkness, Broadness, and Sharpness of the Ground-shades, and the Paleness of the Colour are well observed, all which conjunctively express Evening or Night.

1749 London Mag. May 228/2 Two pictures..representing the stage of a theatre... The perspective in these pictures is very well observed.

1823 Encycl. Brit. IV. 448/2 His local colours are very well observed, his carnations are Fresh and brilliant.

1899 Academy 15 Apr. 432/2 A quiet and well-observed story of English provincial life.

1903 Literary News Mar. 82/2 Behind and around these two strong, serious figures hover a collection of equally well observed characters.

1952 Times 13 Feb. 7/3 Miss Cicely Paget-Bowman gives a well-observed performance as his wife.

2012 New Yorker 10 Dec. 91/2 The narration..features some well-observed meditations on..corporate life.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	well-observed
释义	well-observedadj. Brit. /ˌwɛləbˈzəːvd/, U.S. /ˌwɛləbˈzərvd/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., observed adj. Etymology: < well adv.+ observed adj. 1. Comprehensively observed or studied; widely noted; accurately recorded. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > branch of knowledge > systematic knowledge, science > [adjective] > noted scientifically well-observed1563 observed1860 1563 J. Foxe Actes & Monuments 30/1 Thus these notes being well obserued, let vs..return to y^e rest y^t foloweth. 1634 T. Jackson Knowledg of Christ Jesus vii. vi. 27 These [testimonies] are in number exceeding many, yet sundry of them either not well observed or not rightly explained by ordinary Interpreters. 1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Barley It is well observ'd, that the Weather is generally inclinable to Moisture, about three days before and three days after both the New and Full Moon. 1809 Philos. Trans. Abridged 1796–1800 (Royal Soc.) 18 326 This theory is only a generalized expression of a well-observed fact. 1869 Anthropol. Rev. 7 212 We have weighed these cases, and we have found that none of them unite the conditions of a well observed case. 1922 N.Y. Med. Jrnl. 115 650/1 It is a well observed fact that in growths involving the cecum and the iliocecal region obstruction is a rarity. 1995 Q. Jrnl. Royal Astron. Soc. 36 121 The points where Jupiter heliacally set and rose were..well-observed astronomical parameters that provided a base line to extrapolate future positions. 2010 A. R. Walker Diary of Snake Whisperer 2 The well-observed Python is shown to me..under the house. 2. Of a method, rule, custom, principle of action, etc.: strictly or widely upheld or kept. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > agreement > observance > [adjective] > observed unviolated1555 strict1603 well-observed1616 rigid1653 well-keptc1670 unfringed1751 unswerved1849 1616 T. Middleton Ciuitatis Amor sig. A3^v The well obserued and deseruing paines of Maister Thomas Sparro, Water-Bayly, made for that day Marshall for the water Triumphs. 1739 G. Ogle Gualtherus & Griselda 62 These were her Rules, there Hard but Golden Rules, (Not well observ'd in Matrimonial Schools.) 1776 London Rev. Eng. & Foreign Lit. Feb. 152 Consist in this—be honest, just and good: This, well observ'd shall shield the weak from blame. 1830 tr. R. Caillié Trav. to Timbuctoo I. xvii. 423 The order of our march was well observed, and had an imposing effect. 1858 Brit. Friend July 197/1 A prudent caution throughout life, with early-formed and well-observed habits of temperance and regularity. 1941 M. Tylecote Educ. Women Manch. Univ. ii. 73 It was a well-observed custom that men and women should congregate at opposite ends of the room. 2007 M. McCrum Going Dutch in Beijing (2008) xv. 183 In Scotland, where ‘first footing’ is a well-observed tradition, doctors, ministers of the church, and gravediggers are not acceptable. 3. Of an artistic representation of something: skilfully depicted, well drawn, realistic. Hence (of an event or character in a piece of fiction, dramatic performance, etc.): realistically or skilfully portrayed; accurately represented. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > representation in art > [adjective] > qualities of natural1581 well-observed1620 exact1645 well-treated1663 nature-painting1748 idealized1810 life-size1813 life-sized1834 lifelike1836 likely1840 realistic1943 1620 J. Pyper tr. H. d'Urfé Hist. Astrea xi. 26 The perspectiue [in the picture] is so well obserued, that you would thinke that this other accident..is out of this table and farre distant from it. 1738 J. F. Fritsch tr. G. de Lairesse Art of Painting v. xviii. 239 The Darkness, Broadness, and Sharpness of the Ground-shades, and the Paleness of the Colour are well observed, all which conjunctively express Evening or Night. 1749 London Mag. May 228/2 Two pictures..representing the stage of a theatre... The perspective in these pictures is very well observed. 1823 Encycl. Brit. IV. 448/2 His local colours are very well observed, his carnations are Fresh and brilliant. 1899 Academy 15 Apr. 432/2 A quiet and well-observed story of English provincial life. 1903 Literary News Mar. 82/2 Behind and around these two strong, serious figures hover a collection of equally well observed characters. 1952 Times 13 Feb. 7/3 Miss Cicely Paget-Bowman gives a well-observed performance as his wife. 2012 New Yorker 10 Dec. 91/2 The narration..features some well-observed meditations on..corporate life. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1563
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