popular
/ˈpɒp.jʊ.lə
r
/
/ˈpɑː.pjə.lɚ/
adjective
LIKED
1. liked, enjoyed or supported by many people
She's the most popular teacher in school.
That song was popular with people from my father's generation.
Walking is a popular form of exercise in Britain.
How popular is Madonna among/with teenagers?
INFORMAL
Jan wasn't very popular (= people were annoyed by her) when she opened all the windows on that
cold day.
Opposite unpopular
popular
/ˈpɒp.jʊ.lə
r
/
/ˈpɑː.pjə.lɚ/
adjective
GENERAL
2. [ before noun ] for or involving ordinary people rather than specialists or very educated people
popular music/entertainment/culture
The issue was virtually ignored by the popular press.
The popular myth is that air travel is more dangerous than travel by car or bus.
prominent
/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/
/ˈprɑː.mə-/
adjective
FAMOUS
1. very well known and important
a prominent Democrat
a prominent member of the Saudi royal family
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
relaxing
/rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel relaxed
a relaxing holiday
I find swimming so relaxing.
stimulating
/ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
/-ɪŋ/
adjective
1. If something is stimulating, it encourages new ideas
a stimulating discussion
Universities have been asked to make their courses more attractive and stimulating.
2. describes someone who makes you feel enthusiastic and full of ideas
a really stimulating teacher
3. If an activity is stimulating, it causes your body to be active
Aerobics is one of the most stimulating forms of exercise.
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