n.
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 a : PROSPEROUS , WELL-OFF b : being in satisfactory condition or circumstances
2 : being in good standing or favor
3 : SATISFACTORY , PLEASING <all's well that ends well>
4 : ADVISABLE , DESIRABLE <it might be well for you to leave>
5 a : free or recovered from infirmity or disease : HEALTHY <he's not a well man> b : completely cured or healed <the wound is nearly well >
6 : pleasing or satisfactory in appearance <our garden looks well ― Conrad Aiken>
7 : being a cause for thankfulness : FORTUNATE <it is well that this has happened>
synonyms see HEALTHY
usage see GOOD