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regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general.
a popular preacher.
Synonyms: bookmark
regarded with favor, approval, or affection by an acquaintance or acquaintances.
He's not very popular with me just now.
of, relating to, or representing the people, especially the common people.
popular discontent.
of the people as a whole, especially of all citizens of a nation or state qualified to participate in an election.
popular suffrage; the popular vote; popular representation.
prevailing among the people generally.
a popular superstition.
Synonyms: current, common
suited to or intended for the general masses of people.
popular music.
adapted to the ordinary intelligence or taste.
popular lectures on science.
suited to the means of ordinary people; not expensive.
popular prices on all tickets.

popular

/ ˈpɒpjʊlə, ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪtɪ /

adjective

appealing to the general public; widely favoured or admired
favoured by an individual or limited group
I'm not very popular with her
connected with, representing, or prevailing among the general public; common
popular discontent
appealing to or comprehensible to the layman
a popular lecture on physics

noun

Also shortened to: pops. (usually plural) cheap newspapers with mass circulation; the popular press

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Other Word Forms

popularity noun
antipopular adjective
nonpopular adjective
overpopular adjective
pseudopopular adjective
quasi-popular adjective
semipopular adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of popular¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English populer, from Latin populāris; people, -ar ¹

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Word History and Origins

Origin of popular¹

C15: from Latin populāris belonging to the people, democratic, from populus people

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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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“He says he’s ready for the presidency? He’s ahead of his skis and he isn’t that popular.”

From Salon

Known for being a bargain stop for cosmetics and beauty products, including big tubs of popular moisturisers and conditioners displayed on floor-to-ceiling shelves, the firm has about 1,500 employees.

From BBC

And while he’s popular in the clubhouse, he’ll likely remain an interim manager until a decision is made on a full-time replacement for Black this fall.

From Los Angeles Times

It means a return to the backbenches for a high-profile MP who was considered to be a big political asset to her party and who remains a popular figure within many Labour circles and beyond.

From BBC

The Glória funicular, a popular tourist attraction, derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday, killing 16.

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