Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that is liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people: Refers to something being widespread or common among the general public.
   • By the general public; commonly or widely: Indicates something is held, believed, or done by most people.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The theory is popularly believed to be true. (The theory is commonly accepted by the general public.)
  • He was popularly elected as their leader. (He was chosen by a majority vote of the people.)
  • That brand is popularly associated with high quality. (That brand is widely linked to high quality by consumers.)

Advanced Usage

• "popularly known as": Widely recognized or called by a specific name.
  • The actor, popularly known for his role in that series, attended the event.
• "popularly held": A belief or opinion that is common among people.
  • The popularly held view is that exercise improves health.

Variants and Related Words

• Popular (adj): Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people.
  • She is a popular teacher.
• Popularity (n): The state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.
  • The song's popularity grew quickly.
• Popularize (v): To make something liked or known by many people.
  • He helped popularize that style of music.

Synonyms

• Widely: To a large degree or by many people.
• Commonly: Usually; typically.
• Generally: By or to most people.

Related Phrases

• Popularly supposed: Commonly believed or assumed to be the case.
  • It is popularly supposed that he will retire soon.
• Popularly priced: Priced so as to be affordable to the general public.
  • The store sells popularly priced furniture.

Adverb

1. among the people
   • this topic was popularly discussed