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well-appointed

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌwɛləˈpɔɪntɪd/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ˌwɛləˈpɔɪn(t)ɪd/
  • rhymes with -ɔɪntɪd

1

adj

Meaning 1

Chiefly of accommodation: properly supplied with a complete set of whatever furniture, equipment, etc., is needed; fully equipped or fitted-out; also, beautifully decorated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a well-appointed kitchen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a well-appointed kitchen
  • a well-appointed apartment

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: well-found

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

PIE word *h2éd From well (adverb) + appointed (“provided with necessities, equipped, fitted-out”, adjective).