liked
Definition
- Adjective:
- Found pleasant or attractive; regarded with favor or approval: Describes someone or something that is generally viewed positively, enjoyed, or appreciated by others. It indicates a state of being agreeable or appealing.
- Often used as a combining form: Frequently appears hyphenated before a noun to describe the subject's popularity or the degree to which they are favored (e.g., well-liked, much-liked).
Usage
- The adjective "liked" is used to describe the perception or reception of a person, thing, or idea by others. It is a passive descriptor of the subject's status.
- It is commonly used with adverbs like "well," "much," or "universally" to specify the extent or nature of the approval.
- Example: (This describes her status as someone the team finds pleasant.)
Examples
- Adjective:
- The new policy was not widely liked by the employees. (The policy did not find favor with most employees.)
- He is genuinely liked for his kindness and humor. (People find him pleasant because of these qualities.)
- It's a simple but well-liked design. (The design is basic but generally found attractive or agreeable.)
Advanced Usage
- As a combining form (-liked): Used to create compound adjectives that describe the level of popularity.
- The much-liked professor announced her retirement. (The professor, who is liked by many, announced her retirement.)
- He is a less-liked character in the story. (This character is found less pleasant or appealing by readers/viewers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Like (verb): To find pleasant or enjoyable.
- I like this song.
- Likeable (adjective): Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like.
- She has a likeable personality.
- Disliked (adjective): Regarded with distaste or disapproval; the opposite of "liked."
- He was a disliked ruler.
Synonyms
- Popular: Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people.
- Appreciated: Recognized with gratitude or pleasure.
- Favored: Preferred or regarded with special approval.
- Admired: Regarded with respect and warm approval.
Antonyms
- Disliked: Regarded with aversion or disapproval.
- Unpopular: Not liked or popular.
- Despised: Intensely disliked.
- Loathed: Felt intense dislike or disgust for.
Adjective
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found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
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a well-liked teacher
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