Popular: meaning, definitions and examples

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popular

[ ˈpɒpjʊlə ]

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music

Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group.

Synonyms

fashionable, trendy, well-liked

Examples of usage

It's one of the most popular songs of all time.
The band's new album is already proving to be very popular.
The movie was a huge hit and became very popular among audiences.

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social media

Having many followers on social media platforms.

Synonyms

celebrated, influential, well-known

Examples of usage

She is a popular influencer on Instagram.
The video went viral and made him a popular figure on Twitter.

Translations

Translations of the word "popular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 popular

🇮🇳 लोकप्रिय

🇩🇪 beliebt

🇮🇩 populer

🇺🇦 популярний

🇵🇱 popularny

🇯🇵 人気のある (にんきのある)

🇫🇷 populaire

🇪🇸 popular

🇹🇷 popüler

🇰🇷 인기 있는 (인기 있는)

🇸🇦 شعبي

🇨🇿 populární

🇸🇰 populárny

🇨🇳 受欢迎 (shòu huānyíng)

🇸🇮 priljubljen

🇮🇸 vinsæll

🇰🇿 танымал

🇬🇪 პოპულარული

🇦🇿 məşhur

🇲🇽 popular

Word origin

The word 'popular' originated from the Latin word 'popularis', meaning 'belonging to the people'. It was first recorded in the 15th century in English and has since been used to describe things that are liked or enjoyed by many people or have a wide appeal.