Popular People Opinion Adjective Bre ˈpɒpjələ(R ˈpɑːpjələr Hugely/Immensely

• a hugely/immensely popular singer
• this is one of our most popular designs.
• skiing has become very popular recently.
• these policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters.

popular

1. liked or enjoyed by a large number of people
• opposite unpopular
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• a hugely/immensely popular singer
• This is one of our most popular designs.
• Skiing has become very popular recently.
• 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.
• ‘Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!’ ‘You'll be popular.’
2. suited to the taste and knowledge of ordinary people
• popular music/culture/fiction
• the popular press
• The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer.
3. shared by a large number of people
• a popular misconception
• 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.
4. connected with the ordinary people of a country
• The party still has widespread popular support.
• a share of the popular vote
• popular power

Extra Examples

• He was one of those people who are instantly popular.
• Jack was not exactly popular after the incident with the fire extinguisher.
• Seaside holidays are always popular.
• Socks are always popular as presents.
• The prime minister remained personally popular despite his party’s disastrous slide in the opinion polls.
• The restaurant is deservedly popular with all who enjoy Mexican food.
• These animals are quite popular as pets.
• They seem to be getting quite popular.
• This area is immensely popular with tourists.
• What makes this subject so popular?
• a concert featuring the ever popular music from Hollywood’s silver screen
• a concert featuring the ever-popular entertainer
• a restaurant that is popular for light meals
• popular among young people
• By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks.
• Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men.
• He was a hugely popular singer.
• Popular opinion was divided on the issue.
• Snowboarding is becoming more and more popular.
• The regime was overthrown by a popular uprising.
• There is a growing popular movement for democracy in the country.
• There was a popular outcry against the proposals.
• There was an association in the popular mind of the city with crime and violence.
• There’s a popular misconception that it’s a difficult instrument to play.
• They won the largest share of the popular vote.

Word Origin

• late Middle English (in the sense ‘prevalent among the general public’): from Latin popularis, from populus ‘people’. Sense 1 dates from the early 17th cent.