well-received

ADJECTIVE

popular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attractive beloved famous fashionable favored prominent suitable trendy

WEAK

accepted approved caught on celebrated crowd-pleasing faddish in in demand in favor in the mainstream in vogue leading likable liked lovable noted notorious now okay pleasing praised preferred prevailing promoted right stuff run-after selling social societal sought sought-after stylish the rage thing well-liked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous obscure old-fashioned unfashionable unknown unpopular

WEAK

disliked

Example Sentences

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The movie was profitable and well-received, but would make its lasting impact in the years to come as rock fans and rock stars watched and re-watched “This Is Spinal Tap” on their VCRs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marie Lee, a retiree who was born and raised in Lakeview, said it initially seemed like a ridiculous idea that wouldn’t be well-received in their predominantly conservative community.

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The game was generally well-received by critics and praised for its gameplay, level design and immersive audio.

From BBC

Carrington, long shunned by the mainstream, is having a moment, as is clear from her well-received exhibition in Milan and the small presentation of her output at Gallery Wendi Norris’s booth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fact of the matter is Lowe was operating in extreme circumstances, while Bullock’s outlook is far tamer and guidance would be useful and well-received.

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well-received

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