well-liked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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With a well-liked young American star trying to become the first U.S. man to win a major since 2003, the crowd was amped to root for Shelton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
She excelled at online learning, which she could do quietly from a corner in Leffler’s office, and was well-liked at the grocery store and donut shop where she worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
King of the north, the well-liked mayor of Greater Manchester.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
It involves a well-known, well-liked reporter and the reigning Coach of the Year of a behemoth team that just reached the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
This wedding offered a special attraction, for the bridegroom was a handsome, well-liked man—the tenor of Mount Zion’s Men’s Quartet, who had an enviable reputation among the girls and a comfortable one among men.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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