1. popular Common signifies frequently occurring, not out of the regular course, not exceptional; hence, not above the average, not excellent or distinguished, inferior, or even low; common also signifies p Synonyms: general, common, familiar, ordinary, universal, commonplace, frequent, popular, usual, customary, habitual, prevalent, everyday, normal, public Antonyms: exceptional, infrequent, rare, singular, uncommon, unknown, unusual