Well-written
What it means
Composed clearly, skillfully, and with engaging language.
Reach for it when praising writing that combines clarity, craft, and fitness for its audience
The well-written instructions made the repair easy to follow.
Words to choose between 7
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everyday
Fits when the audience understands without needless effort
Careful Clear prose can be flat or forgettable.
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everyday
Fits when the text rewards and supports continued reading
Careful Readability is more modest than excellent writing.
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warm
Fits when the writing sustains willing attention
Careful Engagement can come from sensationalism.
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professional
Fits when careful revision creates smooth finish
Careful Polish does not guarantee strong ideas.
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professional
skillfully composed
Fits when structure and sentences show developed craft
Careful Composition praise may ignore factual accuracy.
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formal
Fits when complex thought is expressed with unusual clarity
Careful Lucidity says little about narrative appeal.
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literary
Fits when language has graceful persuasive force
Careful Eloquence can overshadow evidence.
Opposites 3
- confusing
- clumsy
- poorly written
Common phrases 3
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well-written novel
The well-written novel gave every character a distinct rhythm.
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well-written report
A well-written report made uncertainty easy to locate.
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clearly well-written
The guide was clearly well-written for first-time users.
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