wellphrased
Wellphrased is an adjective used primarily in editing, writing, and communications contexts to describe text or speech that is clearly expressed, effectively structured, and appropriate to its purpose and audience. In practice, wellphrased passages convey meaning with minimal ambiguity and with natural cadence that supports comprehension rather than distraction.
It is not a formal linguistic term with a fixed definition, but a common evaluative label in
Editors judge wellphrased content by clarity, concision, coherence, accuracy of terminology, and suitable tone; technical correctness
Readability formulas, sentence length distribution, and preference for active voice may correlate with wellphrased quality, though
Related concepts include conciseness, clarity, readability, plain language, and rhetorical effectiveness.
Because it is informal, the term lacks a universal benchmark; context and audience shape what counts as
Wellphrased serves as a flexible descriptive label, guiding writers toward clear, purposeful expression without prescribing a