Synonyms for

Populous

Verb / ˈpɑ:pjʌlʌs / Another word for populous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a large population; densely populated

Synonyms & similar words

thicklysettled crowded teeming swarming overpopulated packed full jam-packed brimming overflowing flooded inundated besieged infested overrun overcrowded cramped

Synonyms by register

Formal

densely populated inhabited thronged

Informal

crowded packed full

Literary

teeming swarming

Antonyms

unpopulated deserted sparsely populated empty uninhabited barren

Common collocations

  • highly populous
  • densely populous
  • most populous
  • populous city
  • populous nation
  • populous region
  • populous area

Word family

noun population
adverb populously

Usage note

Populous describes a place with a large number of inhabitants. It is often used in formal contexts, especially when discussing demographics or geography.

Example sentences

  1. The populous city had many tall buildings and busy streets.
  2. The beach was so populous that there was hardly any space left to sit.
  3. The country's most populous city is New York.
  4. The park was less populous in the morning, but got very crowded in the afternoon.
  5. China is the most populous country in the world.

Quotes

  • "Despite its small size, Singapore is a populous and bustling city-state where people live and work happily."
  • "The most populous cities in the world are in Asia."
  • "The city was so populous that it felt like everyone was always in a hurry."

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