Definitions
There are 22 meanings of the word
Welling.
Welling - as an adjective
In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
Example: "Appears to be entirely well"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illWelling - as a noun
A deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
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excavationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An abundant source
Example: "She was a well of information"
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fountainheadwellspringAn open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
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shaftHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
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compartmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Welling - as an adverb
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
Example: "The children behaved well"
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goodAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illThoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
Example: "The problem is well understood"
Indicating high probability; in all likelihood
Example: "I might well do it"
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easily(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
Example: "A book well worth reading"
To a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
Example: "The project was well underway"
Favorably; with approval
Example: "Their neighbors spoke well of them"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illTo a great extent or degree
Example: "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"
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considerablysubstantiallyWith great or especially intimate knowledge
Example: "We knew them well"
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intimatelyWith prudence or propriety
Example: "You would do well to say nothing more"
In a manner affording benefit or advantage
Example: "She married well"
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advantageouslyAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
badlyWithout unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
Example: "Took the joke well"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
badlyWelling - as an adjective satellite
Wise or advantageous and hence advisable
Example: "It would be well to start early"
Welling - as a verb
Example Sentences
"Tears were welling up in her eyes."
"I could feel a sense of anger welling within me."
"The crowd's excitement was welling as the concert started."
"She could feel the warmth welling in her chest."
"His pride was welling up as he received the award."
Word Game Points
Is WELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, welling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is WELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, welling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is WELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, welling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
