POPULOUS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

populous

adjective

Definition of populous next

as in crowded

formal having a large population a populous seaport the most populous state in the U.S.

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Recent Examples of populous The modern era of sports trends toward the affluent and the fan bases with massive numbers, often a byproduct of being in the most populous areas, simply have more affluence among them. —

Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026 The blocking technology being pushed in two of the nation's most populous states has the potential to set industry standards for 3D printers. —

ABC News, 13 June 2026 California is the nation's most populous state, accounting for roughly 12% of the nation's population, with 1 in 8 Americans living there. —

Terry Collins, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Though Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says Minnesota's most populous county is ready for the new law come August. —

Ashley Grams, CBS News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous

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Adjective

Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026