Well-received
adj.joyful, hopefulprofessional
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.
Choose between these
6- everyday
many people favor the subject
not when Popularity may grow slowly rather than at reception.
- warm
applauded
visible praise follows the action
not when Applause can be polite or literal.
- warm
people gladly accept an arrival or change
not when Welcome can precede evidence of lasting approval.
- professional
approved
formal acceptance is the relevant outcome
not when Approval can be procedural and unenthusiastic.
- professional
favorably reviewed
published evaluations are positive
not when Reviews represent critics, not the whole audience.
- formal
critics or the public offer strong praise
not when Acclaim is much stronger than a positive reception.
Said against
3- rejected
- criticized
- unpopular
It naturally appears in
3- well-received proposal
The well-received proposal answered concerns raised at the first meeting.
- well-received debut
Her well-received debut combined assurance with generous ensemble work.
- generally well-received
The revised timetable was generally well-received across all three shifts.