Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
well-met
idiom
/ˈwɛl mɛt/
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Definition
A greeting or expression used to indicate that one person is pleased to see or meet another.
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Examples
- When she saw her old friend at the café, she exclaimed, ‘Well-met! It’s been ages!’
- The villagers welcomed the travelers with warm smiles and said, ‘Well-met, friends!’
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Meaning
This phrase is typically used in a friendly or cordial context, suggesting that the meeting is welcome and enjoyable.
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Synonyms
- greeted warmly
- pleased to meet
- delighted to see