crowdpleaser
/ˈkraʊdˌpliː.zər/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Something that many people like quickly and easily, especially a film, song, book, or performance. It is made to please a large audience.
- The movie was a real crowdpleaser.
- This song is always a crowdpleaser.
- She chose a crowdpleaser for the school show.
Adinary Nuance
A crowdpleaser is about broad appeal, not deep quality. It is close to hit, winner, and popular choice, but those words do not always mean the same thing. People use crowdpleaser when something works well with most people, often in entertainment or events. It can sound positive, but sometimes it suggests the thing is safe or not very original.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- món được ưa chuộng
- Spanish
- favorito del público
- Chinese
- 迎合大众
- Japanese
- 大衆受けするもの
- Korean
- 대중적 인기작
Etymology
Crowdpleaser is a modern compound of crowd + pleaser. It became common in American English in the 20th century for entertainment that wins wide approval.
Common phrases
a crowdpleaser moviea real crowdpleasercrowdpleaser songcrowdpleaser performance
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is crowdpleaser formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in conversation, reviews, and marketing.
- Is a crowdpleaser always a good thing?
- Usually yes, but it can also suggest something is safe or not very original.
- Can I use crowdpleaser for people?
- Yes, if someone is easy to like or good at winning over an audience.
- What is the difference between crowdpleaser and hit?
- A hit means something is successful. A crowdpleaser means people like it easily and widely.