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well-behaved

well·be·ha·ved

UK/wɛlbɪˈheɪvd/ US/wɛlbəˈheɪvd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

  • “a well-behaved child”
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2.

(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

  • “a well-behaved child”
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Origin

From well + behaved.

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