Well-behaved

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛɫ- bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved (adj)

  1. Acting politely and following rules, so other people feel comfortable.
  2. Not causing trouble; behaving in a calm, controlled way.
  3. Working or operating in a stable, expected way without problems.

Well-behaved (adjective)

Examples

  • The child is well-behaved at the dinner table.
  • Everyone likes a well-behaved guest who says thank you.