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well-received

British  

adjective

  1. having been greeted or reviewed with approval

    his well-received books

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However, the second entry wasn’t particularly well-received by critics and its worldwide box office fell well short of its predecessor.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the performance of recently listed Chinese chip designers, Kunlunxin’s IPO will also likely be well-received by investors, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal