Populous

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑpjələs/

Definitions of populous

adjective a term used to describe a place that is heavily populated or has a large number of inhabitants

Example Sentences

A1 Tokyo is a populous city in Japan.

A2 The populous neighborhood was bustling with activity.

B1 Mexico City is one of the most populous cities in the world.

B2 The populous region was known for its diverse cultural heritage.

C1 The government implemented policies to manage the growing populous urban areas.

C2 The densely populous city faced challenges in providing adequate infrastructure for its residents.

Examples of populous in a Sentence

formal Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world.

informal New York City is super crowded with people, it's so populous!

slang That area is jam-packed with folks, it's a real populous spot.

figurative Her mind is like a populous city, filled with endless thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of populous

• past tense: populated
• plural: populouses
• comparative: more populous
• superlative: most populous
• present tense: populates
• future tense: will populate
• perfect tense: has populated
• continuous tense: is populating
• singular: populous
• positive degree: populous
• infinitive: to populate
• gerund: populating
• participle: populated

Origin and Evolution of populous

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'populous' originated from Latin 'populosus', which is derived from 'populus' meaning 'people'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place with a large population, the meaning of 'populous' has evolved to also include being densely populated or having a significant number of inhabitants.