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written

[ rit-n ]

/ ˈrɪt n /

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verb

a past participle of write.

adjective

expressed in writing (distinguished from spoken).

OTHER WORDS FROM written

half-writ·ten, adjective pre·writ·ten, adjective self-writ·ten, adjective well-writ·ten, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH written

aural oral verbal written (see usage note at verbal)

Words nearby written

writing hand, writing on the wall, writing paper, writing table, writings, written, written law, wrns, wrnt, wrnt., wrocław

Example sentences from the Web for well-written

“In my opinion, Topanga was one of the most well-rounded, well-written characters on TV,” she says.

'Boy Meets World' Star Danielle Fishel Is OK with Being Topanga Forever |Kevin Fallon |September 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Their blog posts might not be well-written but their money speaks volumes.

We Need to Talk About Silicon Valley's Racism |Samantha Allen |August 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But then I read it and saw it was really funny and well-written.

Michaela Watkins: Fired From ‘SNL’ To Hollywood’s Funniest Scene-Stealer |Kevin Fallon |March 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The well-written book—the author is an honest, engaging and indomitable guide—warrants a special place in nonfiction shelves.

We Abandoned Them: Kirk Johnson’s Fight to Save Iraqis |John Kael Weston |September 14, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

A well-written story is a perfect jewel, a perfect morsel, with no room for error.

Justin Cronin: How I Write |Noah Charney |October 10, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Such craftsmen as Cummings, Leinster and Rousseau never fail to turn out a vivid, well-written tale.

Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 |Various
A well-written story, strong and convincing, and will be thoroughly enjoyed.

A Safety Match |Ian Hay
I congratulate you on your well-written defence and complete vindication of my old comrade and general.

Lee and Longstreet at High Tide |Helen D. Longstreet
It is a pleasure to recommend this useful and well-written little book to English readers.

Introduction to the Study of History |Charles V. Langlois
They are strong, simple and well-written, and the subjects are usually very well chosen.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVII. No. 101. May, 1876. |Various

British Dictionary definitions for well-written (1 of 2)

well-written

adjective (well written when postpositive)

composed in a competent, and often entertaining, style

British Dictionary definitions for well-written (2 of 2)

written

/ (ˈrɪtən) /

verb

the past participle of write

adjective

taken down in writing; transcribed written evidence; the written word Compare spoken (def. 2)