popularity
noun
Simple meaning
Being widely admired or accepted or sought after.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɑpjəˈlɛɹəti
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Definition
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noun
The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
“His charm soon won him affection and popularity.”
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
by extension
Cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
Used this way, popularity is a common word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“His charm soon won him affection and popularity.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Competition (real or figurative) for popular support.
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A terrorist group of limited popularity formed in 1967 after the Six-Day War.
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Sense: being widely admired or accepted
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