English · Adjectives
most popular
/məʊst ˈpɒpjʊlər/
[/məʊst ˈpɒpjʊlər/]
superlative of popular
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'popular', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
She is the most popular singer this year.
She is the most popular singer this year.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'popular' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.