Antonyms for popular


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pop-yuh-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒp yə lər


Definition of popular

Origin :
  • early 15c., "public," from Middle French populier (Modern French populaire) and directly from Latin popularis "belonging to the people, general, common; devoted to or accepted by the people; democratic," from populus "people" (see people (n.)).
  • Meaning "suited to ordinary people" is from 1570s in English; hence, of prices, "low, affordable to average persons" (1859). Meaning "well-liked, admired by the people" is attested from c.1600. Of art, entertainment, etc., "favored by people generally" from 1819 (popular song). Related: Popularly. Popular Front "coalition of Communists, Socialists, and radicals" is from 1936, first in a French context.
  • adj well-known, favorite
  • adj common, standard
Example sentences :
  • He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I wouldn't attempt to be, I am not clever or popular enough.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • There is one stream which I dread my inability to stem—it is the tide of Popular Opinion.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The former is engaged in commerce and the latter is the popular member for Leeds.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • It is said that Mr. Gladstone, now for the first time, became a popular hero.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • In Mr. Chamberlain they had a popular champion of great ability and industry.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • And yet, in popular phraseology, I had "served" God all my life.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • However, it is popular because of its unique and delicate flavor.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The most popular form in which it is served is probably in pie.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Yet observe what pitfalls beset the path of the popular fictionist.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

Synonyms for popular

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