popularly

[ pop-yuh-ler-lee ]

adverb

1. by the people as a whole; generally; widely:

   a fictitious story popularly accepted as true.

2. for popular taste; for the general masses of people:

   He writes popularly on many subjects.

ˈpopularly

/ ˈpɒpjʊləlɪ /

adverb

1. by the public as a whole; generally or widely
2. usually; commonly

   his full name is Robert, but he is popularly known as Bob

3. in a popular manner

Other Words From

• non·popu·larly adverb
• over·popu·lar·ly adverb
• quasi-popu·lar·ly adverb
• semi·popu·lar·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of popularly¹

First recorded in 1570–80; popular + -ly

Example Sentences

Opponents of fluoridation have played on paranoid fears for decades, but into the 1960s, these were popularly dismissed as ravings from fringe organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fernando, popularly known as “El Toro”, isn’t just a player; he’s a symbol of resilience, dedication, and passion to many like myself who grew up venerating him,” wrote Hector Gonzalez, who started the petition.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Gachagua, popularly known as Riggy G, did not show up and his lawyer requested a postponement saying his client was suffering from chest pains and was being treated by doctors at The Karen Hospital.

From BBC

The 59-year-old politician, popularly known as “Riggy G”, has described the allegations against him as "outrageous" and "sheer propaganda", maintaining they are part of a plot to hound him out of office.

From BBC

Dedicated to Hindu god Sri Venkateswara - popularly known as Balaji – the temple owns assets worth tens of billions of dollars and attracts nearly 24 million devotees from India and abroad every year.

From BBC