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better behaved

UK
/ˌbetə bɪˈheɪvd/
US
/ˌbɛtər bɪˈheɪvd/

Translations

well-behavedpast participle

better behaved

UK
/ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/
US
/ˌwɛl bɪˈheɪvd/
Participial adjective; used both attributively and predicatively.
bien comportéEmploi surtout en mathématiques et en sciences.
A well-behaved function is easier to study mathematically.
Une fonction bien comportée est plus facile à étudier mathématiquement.
The well-behaved children listened quietly during the lesson.
Les enfants sages ont écouté en silence pendant le cours.
Additional translations
bien élevéPlus soutenu; s’emploie surtout pour décrire une personne polie et docile.
Synonyms
respectful
docile
disciplined
obedient
polite
well-mannered
courteous
good-natured
well-raised
well-brought-up
obliging
tractable
compliant
decent
mannerly
orderly
Antonyms
undisciplined
obstreperous
disruptive
rowdy
disobedient
unruly
naughty
misbehaved
ill-behaved

Definitions

well-behavedpast participle
behaving in a polite, obedient, or socially acceptable way; not causing trouble
The well-behaved children listened quietly during the lesson.
conforming to expected rules or patterns; easy to control, analyze, or predict
A well-behaved function is easier to study mathematically.
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