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Well-Liked

/ˈwɛlˈlaɪkt/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Regarded with affection or approval by a group of people.

    "She is well-liked by her colleagues for her supportive nature."
  2. 2

    Having a favorable reputation among peers or the public.

    "The well-liked teacher was known for making learning fun."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'well-liked' is a compound adjective formed from 'well', an Old English word meaning 'in a good or satisfactory way', and 'liked', the past participle of 'like', which comes from the Old English 'lician', meaning 'to please'. The combination reflects a positive reception or approval by others.

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