well-liked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The Dossetts were described as one of the community’s power couples—well-known, well-connected and well-liked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Jefferies analyst Brent Thill downgraded Workday’s stock to hold from buy on Monday, writing that he was worried about the “abrupt” departure of the company’s well-liked former CEO.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
An Oscar win, at 55, would seem fitting for a multidimensional, seemingly well-liked Hollywood veteran.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
During his 14 years as senator, Rubio was generally well-liked by his colleagues, who unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state -- a rarity in such polarized times.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 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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