Antonyms for well-received
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-seevd |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈsivd |
Definition of well-received
Origin :- "generally accepted as true or good," mid-15c., past participle adjective from receive. Thomas Browne called such notions receptaries (1646).
- As in popular : adj well-known, favorite
- That this dramatist was the only one whose homage was well-received and presence ever welcome to her, there is no dispute.
- Extract from : « Their Majesties' Servants (Volume 1 of 3) » by John Doran
- After a few friendly and well-received remarks on general subjects, he laid his card by her hand on the counter.
- Extract from : « The Voice of the City » by O. Henry
- The name was well-received by both sides, and all seemed en train for a satisfactory settlement.
- Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, December 2, 1893 » by Various
Synonyms for well-received
- accepted
- approved
- attractive
- beloved
- caught on
- celebrated
- crowd-pleasing
- faddish
- famous
- fashionable
- favored
- in
- in demand
- in favor
- in the mainstream
- in vogue
- leading
- likable
- liked
- lovable
- noted
- notorious
- now
- okay
- pleasing
- praised
- preferred
- prevailing
- prominent
- promoted
- right stuff
- run-after
- selling
- social
- societal
- sought
- sought-after
- stylish
- suitable
- the rage
- thing
- trendy
- well-liked
- well-received
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