well-finished
|well-fin-ished|
B2
/wɛl ˈfɪnɪʃt/
high-quality completion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-finished' originates from the combination of 'well' and 'finished', where 'well' is an adverb meaning 'in a good or satisfactory way' and 'finished' is the past participle of 'finish', meaning 'to complete'.
Historical Evolution
'well-finished' evolved from the Old English 'wel' and the Middle English 'finisshen', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'well-finished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'completed in a good way', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a high-quality or polished appearance or completion.
The well-finished product impressed all the clients.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 22:05