very well exclamation 3adverb 1 exclamation3 •(formal) Indicating acceptance, often with resignation or acquiescence, of a statement or situation.A: I don't want to go today.B: Very well. Let's go tomorrow, then. •Synonym of fair enough. •A standard response by a superior to a report or confirmation.Conning officer: "Rudder amidships."Helmsman: "Rudder amidships aye! Rudder now amidships." adverb1 •Used to weaken the effect of certain modal verbs.It may very well rain this afternoon.I can't very well talk to you and concentrate on sanding this at the same time.