generally liked or admired
a very popular girl
liked or favoured by a particular person or group
These drinks are popular with children
suited to the needs, means, tastes, or understanding of the general public
a popular history of the war
of or used by the general public
widespread or prevalent
a popular misconception
popularity /-ʹlariti/ noun
popularly adv
[Latin popularis of the people, from populus the people, a people]