well-behaved

/ˈwɛlbiheɪvd/
/ˈwɛlbɪheɪvd/
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Definitions of well-behaved
  1. adjective
    (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
    “a well-behaved child”
    synonyms: well behaved
    good
    having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwɛlbiheɪvd/
UK
/ˈwɛlbɪheɪvd/
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