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Definitions

well-liked

ADJECTIVE
beloved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admired cherished dear esteemed favorite hallowed loved popular prized respected revered treasured venerated
STRONG
darling dearest pet pleasing sweet
WEAK
cared for doted on endeared fair-haired highly regarded highly valued idolized near to one's heart precious worshiped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disliked
WEAK
despised hated
ADJECTIVE
fashionable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chic contemporary hot mod modern new popular smart stylish swank trendy up-to-date upscale
WEAK
a go-go all the rage chichi current customary dashing faddy favored fly genteel in style in vogue last word latest latest thing modish natty newfangled now prevailing rakish trendsetting up-to-the-minute usual well-turned-out with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull old old-fashioned outdated unfashionable unpopular unstylish worn
WEAK
out
ADJECTIVE
favored
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preferred recommended selected
STRONG
advantaged blessed chosen pet privileged
WEAK
best-liked elite fair-haired lucky singled out sweetheart
Antonyms
WEAK
disfavored unpopular
ADJECTIVE
in
Synonyms
STRONG
chic chichi contemporary current fly latest mod modern now smart swank trig
WEAK
a go-go all the rage customary dashing faddy favored hot in style in vogue last word latest thing modish natty new newfangled popular posh prevailing rakish stylish swanky trendsetting trendy up-to-the-minute upscale usual with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONG
antiquated dull old old-fashioned unfashionable
ADJECTIVE
popular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attractive beloved famous fashionable favored prominent suitable trendy
WEAK
accepted approved caught on celebrated crowd-pleasing faddish in in demand in favor in the mainstream in vogue leading likable liked lovable noted notorious now okay pleasing praised preferred prevailing promoted right stuff run-after selling social societal sought sought-after stylish the rage thing well-received
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconspicuous obscure old-fashioned unfashionable unknown unpopular
WEAK
disliked
ADJECTIVE
preferred
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved favored
STRONG
adopted culled elected endorsed fancied liked named picked sanctioned selected taken
WEAK
decided upon handpicked popular set apart settled upon singled out
Antonyms
WEAK
ill-favored rejected undesirable
ADJECTIVE
swank
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chic genteel mod posh stylish swanky trendy upscale
STRONG
chichi contemporary current dashing favored fly latest modern now prevailing smart trig
WEAK
a go-go all the rage customary faddy hot in style in vogue last word latest thing modish natty new newfangled popular rakish trendsetting up-to-the-minute usual with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
old-fashioned poor unfashionable unstylish
STRONG
antiquated dull old past
ADJECTIVE
tony
Synonyms
WEAK
a go-go all the rage chic chichi contemporary current customary dashing faddy favored fly genteel hot in style in vogue last word latest latest thing mod modern modish natty new newfangled now popular posh prevailing rakish smart stylish swank swanky trendsetting trendy trig up-to-the-minute upscale usual with it à la mode
ADJECTIVE
trig
Synonyms
STRONG
chic chichi contemporary current fly latest mod modern now smart swank
WEAK
a go-go all the rage customary dashing faddy favored genteel hot in style in vogue last word latest thing modish natty new newfangled popular posh prevailing rakish stylish swanky trendsetting trendy up-to-the-minute upscale usual with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONG
antiquated dull old old-fashioned past unfashionable

Example Sentences

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In a tribute to Noah issued via police, his family described him as a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Jefferies analyst Brent Thill downgraded Workday’s stock to hold from buy on Monday, writing that he was worried about the “abrupt” departure of the company’s well-liked former CEO.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

During his 14 years as senator, Rubio was generally well-liked by his colleagues, who unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state -- a rarity in such polarized times.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

The critically well-liked if small-scaled film was directed by none other than Shakespeare-interpreter extraordinaire Kenneth Branagh.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

His mother had hired a lawyer for the hearing and—in a twist that surprised only Ocean—it turned out that he was just too well-liked.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi