well liked

English

Adjective

well liked (comparative more well liked, superlative most well liked)

1. Liked by many people, popular
   • 1755, Deane Swift, An Essay upon the Life, Writings, and Character of Dr. Jonathan Swift‎^[1], page 122:

     The Doctor told him with a good deal of modesty, that he had read it, and that as far as he had observed it was very well liked at London.

   • 1936, William Burnham, The Wholesome Personality: A Contribution to Mental Hygiene‎^[2], page 94:

     she placed five of those most frequently named, therefore those regarded most highly, and five of those least liked, in a line in front of the class, placing always a well liked child next to one that was not liked.

   • 2002, Jeffrey Glanz, Finding your Leadership Style: A Guide for Educators‎^[3], page 19:

     As a teacher, Stevens was well liked by his colleagues. He attended all school functions and was usually the center of all school parties.

Alternative forms

• well-liked

Derived terms

• well loved