Word
popularity
Phoneticspop·u·lar·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌpɑpjəˈɫɛɹəti/
UK/pˌɒpjʊlˈæɹɪti/
Definitions
01being liked by many
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being liked or supported by a lot of people.
n. the condition of being widely admired, accepted, or enjoyed by the general public or a specific group.
“The new video game gained popularity very quickly among teenagers.”
“The sudden surge in the candidate's popularity can be attributed to her recent policy shift regarding urban infrastructure and public transport.”
Usage
Usually uncountable; often used with the verbs 'gain', 'lose', or 'increase'.
Antonyms
02public sentiment
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Archaic
n. the general feeling or opinion of the public.
n. the state of public sentiment or general passion regarding a specific topic or person.
“In the old story, the king feared the popularity of the angry crowd.”
“The historian noted that the popularity of the movement was driven more by desperation than by a coherent political ideology.”
Usage
Found primarily in historical texts or formal literature to describe the mood of the masses.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “popularity” in context.
Verb
01. boost the popularity of the brand
“The celebrity endorsement helped boost the popularity of the brand significantly.”
verb + noun + of + noun
02. decline in popularity
“Traditional cable television has started to decline in popularity due to streaming services.”
verb + prep + noun
03. gain popularity
“The new social media platform began to gain popularity among teenagers last summer.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. growing popularity
“The growing popularity of electric vehicles is helping to reduce carbon emissions.”
adj + noun
05. immense popularity
“Despite its immense popularity, the game has received several negative reviews for its bugs.”
adj + noun
06. widespread popularity
“The folk song enjoyed widespread popularity across the country during the 1960s.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. peak of popularity
“At the peak of his popularity, the actor could not walk down the street without being recognized.”
noun + of + noun
08. surge in popularity
“There has been a sudden surge in popularity for vinyl records recently.”
noun + prep + noun
Preposition
09. in popularity
“The sport has grown in popularity since it was introduced to the Olympic Games.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“And you can't walk down the street and get a sense of it in the way you can visibly see the popularity of lip fillers.” “Shark swimming and diving are booming in popularity around the world.” “In general, the growing popularity of cold brews among young people could be seen as an example of so-called 'premiumisation', where businesses make their products look fancier to justify higher prices.” Etymology
From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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