Synonyms for populous
ˈpɒp yə ləspop·u·lous

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1. populous

   Synonyms:
   crowded, dense, swarming, thronged

   Antonyms:
   deserted, thin, scanty, unfrequented, unoccupied, uninhabited

Princeton's WordNetRate this synonym:4.4 / 11 votes

1. populous, thickly settledadjective

   densely populated

   Synonyms:
   thickly settled

   Antonyms:
   uninhabited

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1. populousadjective

   Synonyms:
   crowded, thickly settled

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1. List of paraphrases for "populous":

   populated, crowded, overcrowded

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1. List of known nicknames for "Populous":

   Andrea Mangia

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How to use populous in a sentence?

1. Bob Deans:

   As the most populous country on Earth, China has much to do with the kind of world the next generation will inherit, in our country and around the world, we look forward to discussing that work with Chairman Bishop and the committee.

2. Jim Sparling:

   On a per capita basis, we are second only to Ontario (Canada's most populous province) for installed solar capacity.

3. The NBA:

   Basketball is more popular than ever, and Global Games China 2015 is part of our ongoing commitment to growing the game in the world’s most populous nation, these games will not only bring the excitement of NBA action directly to Chinese fans, but will also provide the league another opportunity to experience the rich history and culture of China.

4. Matthew Lilley and Brian Wheaton:

   Simply put, more populous places have more crimes and more rallies.

5. Aristotle:

   A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.