English · Adjectives
more popular
/mɔːr ˈpɒpjʊlər/
[/mɔːr ˈpɒpjʊlər/]
comparative of popular
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'popular', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This song is more popular than that one.
This song is more popular than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'popular' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.