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in a way that is right or satisfactory
in a way that leaves nothing undone or unresolved
quite likely to happen or be true
used to emphasize something
BritishWhat does "well" mean in British slang?
The structure is a simple adverb borrowed from its standard English meaning of "in a good manner," repurposed as an intensifier. It is used in British English, especially in informal and youth speech, to mean "very" or "extremely," placed before adjectives to emphasize them. People typically say "That's well good" or "He's well fit" or "I'm well tired." The term originated in 20th century British colloquial speech, particularly in London and working class dialects, and remains common across all age groups in informal UK conversation.
favorably; with approval
to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
to a significant extent
with great or especially intimate knowledge
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
in financial comfort
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
with skill or in a pleasing manner
with prudence or propriety
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
an abundant source
having good health, especially after recovering from an illness or injury
wise or advantageous and hence advisable
resulting favorably
come up, as of a liquid
said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly
used to express contemplation, or fill the gaps in communciation
