popular — liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːpjələr/
Example Sentences
- My dad thinks he's popular on social media, but he only has three followers - me, mom, and our dog's account.
- The popular restaurant always has a long waiting line.
- She became popular overnight after her video went viral.
popular
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɑːpjələr/]
liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group
The new bubble tea shop became so popular that lines stretched around the block.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin popularis, meaning "of or relating to the people." This adjective evolved from populus, the Latin noun for "people" or "the masses," reflecting concepts of commonality and public appeal.
Breakdown
populus (people) + -aris (relating to, characterized by). The suffix -aris is a Latin adjectival ending that transforms the noun populus into an adjective meaning "of the people."
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad thinks he's popular on social media, but he only has three followers - me, mom, and our dog's account.”
“The popular restaurant always has a long waiting line.”
“She became popular overnight after her video went viral.”
“The most popular excuse for being late is 'traffic was terrible.'”
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