What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
popular
Example
The new restaurant in town is very popular. [popular: adjective]
Example
She's a popular singer with millions of fans. [popular: adjective]
Example
The latest video game is so popular that it sold out within hours. [popular: adjective]
fashionable
Example
Skinny jeans are very fashionable right now. [fashionable: adjective]
Example
She always looks so fashionable in her designer clothes. [fashionable: adjective]
Example
The fashion show featured the latest fashionable clothing from top designers. [fashionable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Popular is a more commonly used word than fashionable in everyday language. Popular can be used in a wide range of contexts, while fashionable is more specific to fashion and luxury items.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between popular and fashionable?
Fashionable is typically associated with a more formal tone, while popular can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
