Pronunciation

/pəˈpjuːlər/

Definitions

Noun

• Adjective: Widely known, liked, or admired by many people; having a large number of followers or fans. Example: “The singer’s new album has become very popular on social media.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of a particular group or time; typical or common. Example: “The style of clothing was popular in the 1980s.”

Verb

• To gain widespread favor or acceptance; to become well-liked. Example: “The new game quickly became popular among gamers.”
• To have a certain characteristic be shared or adopted by a large number of people. Example: “The use of emojis in communication has become popular recently.”

Adverb

• In a popular manner; with widespread appeal. Example: “The restaurant serves popular dishes like pizza and pasta.”

Phrases

• “Be popular with” means to be well-liked or admired by others.
• “A popular destination” refers to a place that many people visit or enjoy.
• “Popular opinion” refers to what a significant portion of people believe or think.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The book topped the bestseller list, becoming a popular choice among readers.”
• Verb: “The dance move he invented soon became popular among his friends.”
• Adverb: “The park is popular for picnics on weekends.”

Synonyms

• Well-liked
• Popularized
• Popularly
• Ubiquitous
• Widespread
• Renowned

Antonyms

• Unpopular
• Controversial
• Obscure
• Rarely seen
• Lesser-known