popular

Universal Words adjective 1 ~ (with sb) liked or enjoyed by a large number of people: a hugely / immensely popular singer * This is one of our most popular designs. * Skiing has become very popular recently. * These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. * I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. * (spoken, ironic) 'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' OPPUNPOPULAR 2 [onlybeforenoun] (sometimes disapproving) suited to the taste and knowledge of ordinary people: popular music / culture / fiction * the popular press * The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. 3 [onlybeforenoun] (of ideas, beliefs and opinions) shared by a large number of people: a popular misconception * Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. * Popular opinion was divided on the issue. * By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. 4 [onlybeforenoun] connected with the ordinary people of a country: The party still has widespread popular support. * a share of the popular vote * popular power / pressure