Synonyms for

Behaved

Verb / bɪˈheɪvd / Another word for behaved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to act in a manner that is respectful and appropriate according to social norms or rules

Synonyms & similar words

do conduct bear act misbehave acquit behave deport comport carry acted conducted comported deported

Synonyms by register

Formal

conducted acted performed

Informal

good polite decent well-behaved

Literary

dutiful orderly

Antonyms

misbehaved naughty disobedient unruly bad rude insolent

Common collocations

  • behaved well
  • behaved badly
  • behaved themselves
  • behaved properly
  • behaved like
  • behaved in a manner
  • behaved with

Word family

noun behavior
verb behave
adjective well-behaved
adverb properly

Usage note

The adjective 'behaved' is often used in compound adjectives like 'well-behaved' or 'ill-behaved'. As a standalone adjective, it's less common and can sound slightly formal or dated.

Example sentences

  1. Tommy behaved well during the field trip.
  2. My dog behaved badly at the park.
  3. The children behaved themselves in the library.
  4. I hope you will behave yourself at the party.
  5. She always behaves properly at the dinner table.

Quotes

  • "I cannot believe that God would choose to play dice with the universe."
  • "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."
  • "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."

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