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Popular

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/

A person who is popular, especially at a school.

📖 Definitions of "Popular"

noun
  1. 1

    A person who is popular, especially at a school.

  2. 2

    (chiefly in the plural) An inexpensive newspaper with wide circulation.

  3. 3

    A member of the Populares

adjective
  1. 1

    Common among the general public; generally accepted.

  2. 2

    Concerning the people; public.

  3. 3

    Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public.

  4. 4

    Of low birth, not noble; vulgar, plebian.

🔄 Synonyms of "Popular"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
commonnounOccurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
plainnounSimple, unaltered.
hotverbRelating to heat and conditions which produce it.
generalnounIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
fashionablenounCharacteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style; in fashion; in vogue.
popnoun(countable) A loud, sharp sound, as of a cork coming out of a bottle, especially when the contents are pressurized by fizziness.
favouritenoun(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
favoritenounA surname.
nonclassicalNot classical.
touristyCatering to tourists; touristic.
touristed(often in combination) Visited by tourists
democraticnounPertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

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WordDefinition
unpopularNot liked or popular; disliked or ignored by the public.

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WordDefinition
commonOccurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
generalnounIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
favouritenoun(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
favoritenounA surname.
fashionableCharacteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style; in fashion; in vogue.
best-selling(marketing) Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class.
democraticPertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.
touristed(often in combination) Visited by tourists
touristyCatering to tourists; touristic.
plainSimple, unaltered.
nonclassicalNot classical.
pop(used attributively in set phrases) Popular.
hotRelating to heat and conditions which produce it.
popularitynounThe quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
familiarKnown to one, or generally known; commonplace.
popularizationnounThe act of making something popular to the general public.
universallyBy everyone or by the vast majority of people.
universalizationnounThe act or process of universalizing.
publicnounAble to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
routineRegular; habitual.

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