popularly

American  

[pop-yuh-ler-lee] / ˈpɒp yə lər li /

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.

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popularly British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonpopularly adverb
• overpopularly adverb
• quasi-popularly adverb
• semipopularly adverb

Etymology

Origin of popularly

First recorded in 1570–80; popular + -ly

Example Sentences

Questions are being asked about one of the civilians on the leaked list, who has not appeared in court - famous Nollywood actor and director Stanley Amandi, popularly known as "Stan K".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

An investment in quantum computing is popularly held as an investment in the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Now many are hoping that Balen, as he is popularly known, will be Nepal’s next leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Those characters have been part of America’s cultural heritage almost since their first appearance — the Blondie comic strip still runs daily in The Times, and Betty Boop’s image is widely and popularly merchandised.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

The local chieftain was an expert in hand-to-hand combat, using an offshoot of what was more popularly known as Brazilian jujitsu.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben