Well-received
What it means
Greeted with approval, interest, or appreciation.
Reach for it when describing something met with clear approval or appreciation by its audience
The well-received workshop returned for three additional weekends.
Words to choose between 6
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| formal |
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everyday
Fits when many people favor the subject
Careful Popularity may grow slowly rather than at reception.
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warm
applauded
Fits when visible praise follows the action
Careful Applause can be polite or literal.
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warm
Fits when people gladly accept an arrival or change
Careful Welcome can precede evidence of lasting approval.
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professional
approved
Fits when formal acceptance is the relevant outcome
Careful Approval can be procedural and unenthusiastic.
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professional
favorably reviewed
Fits when published evaluations are positive
Careful Reviews represent critics, not the whole audience.
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formal
Fits when critics or the public offer strong praise
Careful Acclaim is much stronger than a positive reception.
Opposites 3
- rejected
- criticized
- unpopular
Common phrases 3
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well-received proposal
The well-received proposal answered concerns raised at the first meeting.
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well-received debut
Her well-received debut combined assurance with generous ensemble work.
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generally well-received
The revised timetable was generally well-received across all three shifts.
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