well-liked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Lapid is not especially well-liked in his homeland.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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
For Kino was a well-liked man; it would be a shame if the pearl destroyed him.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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