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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In the 1950s, Barbara Pym’s wry novels of manners were well-received, but in later decades, even with the help of her friend Philip Larkin, she couldn’t find a publisher.

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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.

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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

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