(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct; "a well-behaved child
If you describe someone, especially a child, as well-behaved, you mean that they behave in a way that adults generally like and think is correct. well-behaved little boys. behaving in a calm polite way, and not being rude or violent
well behaved
Hyphenation
well be·haved
Turkish pronunciation
wel bîheyvd
Pronunciation
/ˈwel bəˈhāvd/ /ˈwɛl bɪˈheɪvd/
Etymology
[ 'wel ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English welle, from Old English welle; akin to Old English weallan to bubble, boil, Old High German wella wave, Lithuanian vilnis.