Popular: meaning, definitions and examples
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popular
[ ˈpɒpjʊlə ]
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.
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.
See also: popularise, popularity, popularize, unpopular, unpopularity.