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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ˈpopularly 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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

In July this year, an alleged Ghanaian fraudster, popularly known as Dada Joe Remix, was extradited to the US for using romance and inheritance schemes to defraud Americans.

From BBC