well-taken

[ wel-tey-kuhn ]

adjective
  1. soundly logical; worthy of consideration: Her advice is well-taken.

Origin of well-taken

1
First recorded in 1755–65

Words Nearby well-taken

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How to use well-taken in a sentence

  • She ought to be thankful that she is so well taken care of without troubling about her name.

    A Life Sentence | Adeline Sergeant
  • Another well-taken point is the lawlessness of the saloon power.

    The Arena | Various
  • To tell the truth, the hospitals are pretty well taken up already.

    Sevenoaks | J. G. Holland
  • And from day to day he seemed to lean more upon his son-in-law, whose visits to him were continued, and always well taken.

    The Prime Minister | Anthony Trollope