From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwell-triedˌwell-ˈtried adjective [only before noun] DEPEND ON/RELY ONa well-tried method or principle has been used many times before and has always been successful SYN tried and tested a well-tried formula for success
Examples from the Corpus
well-tried• There is also sound commercial sense in re-investigating well-tried and harmless remedies that have been passed by.• They know that these well-tried and tested ways work, and do not need a scientist or advertising agency to sell them.• Old and well-tried favourites should never be discarded for newcomers until these have proved themselves.• Each annual cycle entailed the repetition of well-tried methods which had to be taken in common.• The impression of well-tried practice, rather than flashes of innovation, characterises the yacht.• Now isn't the time to spend hours in the kitchen, so use quick, easy and well-tried recipes. 