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Definition of well-observed in English: well-observedadjective ˌwɛləbˈzəːvd 1Comprehensively observed or studied; widely noted; accurately recorded. 2Of a method, rule, custom, principle of action, etc.: strictly or widely upheld or kept. 3Of 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.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From well+ observed. Definition of well-observed in US English: well-observedadjectiveˌwɛləbˈzəːvd 1Comprehensively observed or studied; widely noted; accurately recorded. 2Of a method, rule, custom, principle of action, etc.: strictly or widely upheld or kept. 3Of 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.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From well + observed. |