Positive Qualities – Well & Veracious

Change your thoughts, change your life. — Dr. Wayne Dyer (1940–) Motivational Speaker

Well is a simple and oft used word with more meanings you would initially attribute to it. Veracity is a positive quality related to truth.

I wish you well,
Jim

          WELL

Definitions: (1) sound in body and mind; healthy; (2) having reasonable propriety; just; right; (3) expertly accomplished; skillful; complete; done with close attention <well done>; thorough; (4) abundant; prosperous; fortunate; comfortable <His investments did well.>; (5) with a high degree of pleasure or approval; (6) the proper or satisfactory treatment of a person, thing, or situation; in a kindly or friendly manner; (7) to accept in good grace; (8) behaving in a moral manner; commendable; with merit; (9) a reservoir of feelings and emotions; (10) elegantly <She carries herself well.>

          VERACIOUS

Definitions: (1) able to perceive the truth; (2) inclined to speak the truth; honest; accurate; precise

Derivation: Latin, “truthful”; Old English, “true”; Old High German, “trust”
     Note: Not to be confused with “voracity,” which refers to greed or an excessive appetite.

Synonym: veridical
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