well-developed

adjective

: large, advanced, or complete : fully developed
well-developed muscles
She has a well-developed sense of humor.

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The soup is well-developed, with deep flavors, but also clean and light. — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026 The campground is well-developed, with each site featuring tropical landscaping, a tent pad, a grill, and a picnic table. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 The dialogue takes place between a lump of mud and a tiny rock — inanimate objects who happen to have strong and well-developed opinions on matters of human feeling. — New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 Though Osric seems to have Malfoy DNA at his heart, the rest of the cast is original and well-developed. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-developed

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“Well-developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-developed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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