Synonyms of populous

populous

adjective

as in crowded

formal having a large population

a populous seaport

the most populous state in the U.S.

Related Words

• crowded
• vibrant
• busy
• thriving
• teeming
• lively
• swarming
• overflowing
• thronging
• abounding
• bustling
• buzzing
• humming
• flourishing
• animated
• brisk
• happening
• kinetic
• rousing
• abuzz
• stirring
• alive
• astir
• abubble
• hopping
• aboil

Dissimilar Words

• sleepy
• dead
• inactive
• lifeless
• asleep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of populous

But analysts say next year’s election in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state and the BJP’s political heartland, will offer the first real measure of whether the Cockroach movement has lasting electoral consequences. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026

Many people are sheltering in Bordeaux, which is France’s sixth-most populous metropolitan area. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Prime Video is deepening its investments in Korean content for the world’s most populous country. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

Disconnect with young voters Experts highlighted that in 2027, there are several major state elections, including for Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state with one of the largest youth voter bases. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 July 2026