To be liked or preferred (the passive form of 好む); to be appreciated or chosen favorably.
彼のユーモアは同僚に好まれている。
His sense of humor is liked by his colleagues.
この味付けは若い人に好まれる傾向がある。
This seasoning tends to be preferred by young people.
このデザインは使いやすさが評価され、広く好まれている。
This design is valued for its ease of use and is widely liked.
彼女の考え方は必ずしも全員に好まれるわけではない。
Her way of thinking is not necessarily liked by everyone.