Meanings
adjective
- Given a positive reception, favourably regarded, generally welcomed.
Network Rail's proposals to lengthen platforms and redouble one or both of Calton North and South Tunnels have been well-received.
2021 June 30, Howard Johnston, “Regional News: Scotland: Haddington”, in RAIL, number 934, page 311 more example
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.
2010, BioWare, quoting Illusive Man, Mass Effect 2 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Inferno Armor
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