Popular

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑpjələr/

Definitions of popular

adjective regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general

Example Sentences

A1 Pizza is a popular food.

A2 My sister is a popular singer in our school.

B1 The movie was so popular that it sold out all its tickets.

B2 The popular TV show has been renewed for another season.

C1 The popular restaurant is known for its delicious seafood dishes.

C2 The author's latest novel has become a popular bestseller.

Examples of popular in a Sentence

formal The popular opinion among scholars is that climate change is a pressing issue.

informal The new restaurant in town is really popular among locals.

slang That song is so popular right now, everyone is listening to it.

figurative Her ideas were so popular, they spread like wildfire among the group.

Grammatical Forms of popular

• past tense: popularized
• plural: populars
• comparative: more popular
• superlative: most popular
• present tense: popular
• future tense: will be popular
• perfect tense: has been popular
• continuous tense: is being popular
• singular: popular
• positive degree: popular
• infinitive: to popularize
• gerund: popularizing
• participle: popularized

Origin and Evolution of popular

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'popular' originated from the Latin word 'popularis', which means 'of the people' or 'belonging to the people'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'popular' referred to something that was favored or well-liked by the general public. Over time, it has come to also signify something that is widely known or recognized.