well behaved
Following the rules
Well behaved describes conduct that conforms to expected standards of propriety, manners, or discipline.
A well-behaved child sits quietly at dinner and follows instructions; a well-behaved dog doesn't jump on guests or chew furniture.
The term applies most often to children and pets but extends to anything that performs as expected: The economy has been well behaved lately.
Also spelled as one word: wellbehaved.
- politeShowing good manners
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- good mannersSocially acceptable conduct
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
- mind your mannersAdmonition to be courteous
respectful · well mannered · docile · obedient · good as gold · self-controlled · peaceable · disciplined · calm · dutiful · house-trained · quiet · compliant · monotonic · cooperative · continuous · decorous · harmonic
well behavedmisbehaving
Conducting oneself improperly
unruly · disobedient · naughty · defiant · out of control
well behavedill-mannered
Lacking polite conduct
rude · impolite · boorish · bad-mannered · uncouth
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