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adjective
- 1. liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group: "she was one of the most popular girls in the school" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of cultural activities or products) intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals: "editorials accusing the government of wanting to gag the popular press" Similar Opposite
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POPULAR definition: 1. liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people: 2. for or involving ordinary people rather than…. Learn more.
The meaning of POPULAR is of or relating to the general public. How to use popular in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Popular.
Popular definition: regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general. See examples of POPULAR used in a sentence.
POPULAR meaning: 1. liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people: 2. for or involving ordinary people rather than…. Learn more.
The adjective popular describes something that is well-liked or admired by a lot of people. Sometimes when you read a bestselling novel, you wonder why it's so popular. Popular comes from the Latin word populus, which means people. Anything that is popular is liked by many people.
1. appealing to the general public; widely favoured or admired. 2. favoured by an individual or limited group: I'm not very popular with her. 3. connected with, representing, or prevailing among the general public; common: popular discontent. 4. appealing to or comprehensible to the layman: a popular lecture on physics. n.
[only before noun] (of ideas, beliefs and opinions) shared by a large number of people. There's a popular misconception that it's a difficult instrument to play. Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. Popular opinion was divided on the issue. By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks.
Definition of 'popular' popular. (pɒpjʊləʳ ) 1. adjective A2. Something that is popular is enjoyed or liked by a lot of people. This is the most popular ball game ever devised. Chocolate sauce is always popular with youngsters. Synonyms: well-liked, liked, favoured, celebrated More Synonyms of popular.
for or involving ordinary people and not specialists or people who are very educated: The issue was given full coverage in the popular press. popular adjective (MANY PEOPLE) A popular belief, opinion, etc is one that many people have: The allegations are false, contrary to popular belief.
1 liked or enjoyed by a large number of people a hugely/immensely popular singer This is one of our most popular designs. Skiing has become very popular recently. popular (with somebody) These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment.
