well-liked

adjective

: liked by many people
a well-liked restaurant
He is well-liked by everyone.

Examples of well-liked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For a mid-rise straight jean with a girlfriend fit, these jeans were well-liked by our testers who praised them for their sturdiness and comfort. Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Cole is well-liked among Democrats for his bipartisan streak and institutional knowledge. Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024 Both are regarded as managers who trust the clubhouse to police itself and are generally well-liked by players for that. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024 Drinkard had worked at the plant for about a year, Smith said, and was quiet but well-liked by other line workers. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2024 According to a number of Peck’s former co-workers interviewed in the series, including former child actors, Peck was charismatic, well-liked and trusted. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 Even though Jag set a franchise record with 10 competition wins and was seen as the driving strategic force of the pair, Matt was well-liked by the house and was seen as having the superior social game and a strong chance at taking the crown. EW.com, 10 Nov. 2023 Sununu is well-liked in his state and he was rumored to be considering both presidential and Senate campaigns in recent years before deciding to stick to his current gig. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2024 The United States also urged restraint although President Joe Biden said the clashes showed that Iran is not well-liked in the region. Asif Shahzad and Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024

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“Well-liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-liked. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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