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populous

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /
ADJECTIVE
packed with inhabitants
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crowded numerous populated various
WEAK
crawling dense heavily populated jammed legion many multifarious multitudinal multitudinous occupied overpopulated peopled settled several swarming teeming thick thronged voluminous
Antonyms
WEAK
deserted

Example Sentences

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A smaller 2026 crop, with rising demand for livestock feed in some of the most populous countries, including China and India, will put pressure on global corn prices, affecting everyone regardless of their nationality.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

But his and millions of others' commutes have been snarled by brutal temperatures as Africa's most populous country fights a heatwave.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The world's most populous country has been deeply affected by events in the Middle East since 28 February.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Now those plans are on hold as her budget is eaten up buying petrol to power up generators to run her sewing machines after fuel prices jumped about 20 percent in Africa's most populous country.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Not when invaders were threatening the Empire and the populous had to be placated.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks