popularly

Among the masses

Popularly means by many people or by the general public: The theory is popularly believed but scientifically dubious.

It can indicate common naming versus technical terminology: The bird is popularly known as a robin.

Popularly also describes democratic processes—being chosen by ordinary people rather than elites: a popularly elected government.

widely

widely

Across broad scope

typically · usually · ordinarily · customarily · conventionally · traditionally · frequently · regularly · prevalently · habitually

informally

colloquially

In casual speech

informally · nicknamed · slangily · folksy · simplistically

trending

viral

Spreading quickly online

zeitgeist · vogue · hyped · hashtagged · shareable · memetic · bandwagon · faddishly · sensationally · momentarily

favorably

acclaimed

Publicly and enthusiastically praised

favored · embraced · cherished · adored · well-liked · well-received · praised · supported · endorsed · approved

Opposites
frequency/commonness

popularlyrarely

Not often occurring

uncommonly · infrequently · seldom · unusually · extraordinarily

social acceptance/approval

popularlyunpopularly

In a disliked way

controversially · unfavorably · contentiously · divisively · disapprovingly

accessibility/elitism

popularlyobscurely

In unclear fashion

esoterically · academically · technically · exclusively · privately

Phrases
Family

popular, unpopular, popularity, popularize, popularized, popularizing, popularization, popularizes

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G