Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

well-received

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.10 in modern English

Syllables: well-re-ceived
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Given a positive reception, favourably regarded, generally welcomed.

Example Sentences

"Miranda recommended we send you our Inferno armor. It's been well-received by our squad leaders in the Verge and so I'm passing a suit along to you."
"Network Rail's proposals to lengthen platforms and redouble one or both of Calton North and South Tunnels have been well-received."

Questions

What does well-received mean?: Given a positive reception, favourably regarded, generally welcomed.

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