popularly
Americanadverb
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by the people as a whole; generally; widely.
a fictitious story popularly accepted as true.
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for popular taste; for the general masses of people.
He writes popularly on many subjects.
adverb
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by the public as a whole; generally or widely
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usually; commonly
his full name is Robert, but he is popularly known as Bob
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in a popular manner
Other Word Forms
- nonpopularly adverb
- overpopularly adverb
- quasi-popularly adverb
- semipopularly adverb
Etymology
Origin of popularly
Example Sentences
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Before taking office on Friday, Shah, popularly known as Balen, released a song filled with optimism about Nepal's future.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Although he can be a popularly gregarious crossover performer, here he suggests a ruler of profound, unflappable dignity, rather than vulnerability.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Visakhapatnam -- home to around two million people and popularly known as "Vizag" -- is better known for its cricket ground that hosts international matches than cutting-edge technology.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
A “Mandalorian” film featuring sidekick Grogu, popularly known as Baby Yoda, comes out in May; and “Starfighter,” a movie starring Ryan Gosling, recently wrapped production and comes out in 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Buddhism, particularly as it is popularly practiced, promises improvement through karma.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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