The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms INTRO ...

How can Rita live so well with no visible income? Living well is
the best revenge. 5 graciously, kindly, highly, favourably,
glowingly, approvingly, warmly, genially, cordially, amiably,
kind-heartedly, warm-heartedly, affectionately, lovingly:
Rudolph has always spoken well of you, Aileen. 6 skilfully,
expertly, adeptly, proficiently, ably: Does Anne play well
enough to compete professionally? Paul sings well. 7 far, by a
long way, immeasurably, (very) much; far and away, definitely,
positively, obviously, clearly, plainly, manifestly, evidently,
unquestionably, decidedly, beyond (the shadow of a) doubt,
Colloq by a long chalk: Keep well away from the fuel tank
before lighting that cigarette. She is well beyond the beginner
stage. This painting is well worth what you paid. 8
good-naturedly, equably, coolly, serenely, calmly, soberly,
unexcitedly, sedately: Burt took the bad news about his car
very well. 9 likely, probably, in all probability, doubtlessly,
without doubt, not unexpectedly, indeed: He might well say he
needs no help. 10 easily, without difficulty: Though he gave
her the money, he could not well spare it. 11 completely,
entirely, wholly: Before she could well finish her sentence, he
was out of the house. 12 thoroughly (cooked), (cooked) through
and through, completely (cooked): He likes his roast beef well
done. 13 intimately, closely, familiarly, personally;
thoroughly, profoundly, soundly, fully: Do you know Boris well?
I learnt my lesson well. 14 fairly, justly, suitably, properly,
adequately, reasonably, fully, generously, amply: James is well
paid for his work. 15 happily, mercifully, fortunately,
luckily: After the divorce, both said they were well rid of
each other.
--adj. 16 healthy, fit, hale, robust, vigorous, hearty, in fine
or good fettle, Colloq in good shape: Wendy felt really well
after her holiday. 17 satisfactory, pleasing, agreeable, good,
right, all right, fine, proper, OK or okay: When he phoned the
office, they told him all was well.
wellý n. 1 well-spring, spring, fountain, well-head, fountain-head,
fount, source, reservoir: The well provided a constant supply
of cool clear water.
--v. 2 Often, well up or out or forth. flow, spring, surge,
rise, stream, trickle, brim over, swell, start; gush, spurt,
jet, spout; ooze, seep, leak: Tears welled up in the child's