populous

adjective

Definition of populousnext
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 Ontario today is the is the second largest and the most populous province of Canada. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Today, Ontario is Canada's second-largest and most populous province. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The people moving in are pretty young — the most populous age groups were people ages 21 to 30 followed by people age 31 to 40. — Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Pennsylvania is the Keystone State, and except for Reacher’s ally, Detective Tamara Green, the law enforcers of its most populous city are depicted in this chapter as the Keystone Cops. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
  1. crowded
  2. vibrant
Adjective
  • Raves in hand and a career-achievement narrative already set, Malkovich joins what is becoming a crowded Best Actor field.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Idaho drivers could face crowded roads over Labor Day weekend, according to AAA.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of crowded
Adjective
  • Last Air in Moscow was driven by its bustling, vibrant sense of community.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The vibrant floral motifs and creamy white hue ooze sophistication, while the dainty size is perfect for carrying your phone, keys, lipstick, and wallet.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of vibrant

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