Well born
adjective
Born into a high social class or with a good family background.
She was well born, with parents belonging to the crème de la crème of society.
Often appears as...
- he was well born
- comes from a well born family
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Born with natural good qualities or abilities.
The well born horse stole the show with its impressive stride.
Often appears as...
- well born talent
- a well born ability
adjective
Born into a high social class or with a good family background.
She was well born, with parents belonging to the crème de la crème of society.
Often appears as...
- he was well born
- comes from a well born family
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Born with natural good qualities or abilities.
The well born horse stole the show with its impressive stride.
Often appears as...
- well born talent
- a well born ability
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Class
Refers to a person's upper-class social status by birth, indicating prestige and respect.
Despite his wealth, his peers knew he wasn't well born.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Often used in historical or period contexts to describe nobility or gentry.
In the novel, the well born lady had many suitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Merit-Based
Implies privilege from birth, not earned through one's own achievements or actions.
He may be well born, but he lacks the commoner's work ethic.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Class
Refers to a person's upper-class social status by birth, indicating prestige and respect.
Despite his wealth, his peers knew he wasn't well born.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Often used in historical or period contexts to describe nobility or gentry.
In the novel, the well born lady had many suitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Merit-Based
Implies privilege from birth, not earned through one's own achievements or actions.
He may be well born, but he lacks the commoner's work ethic.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Class
Refers to a person's upper-class social status by birth, indicating prestige and respect.
Despite his wealth, his peers knew he wasn't well born.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Often used in historical or period contexts to describe nobility or gentry.
In the novel, the well born lady had many suitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Merit-Based
Implies privilege from birth, not earned through one's own achievements or actions.
He may be well born, but he lacks the commoner's work ethic.
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