personality
noun
per·son·al·i·ty
ˌpər-sə-ˈna-lə-tē 
ˌpər-ˈsna-
plural personalities
2
a
: the condition or fact of relating to a particular person
specifically
: the condition of referring directly to or being aimed disparagingly or hostilely at an individual
b
: an offensively personal remark
angrily resorted to personalities
3
a
: the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group
especially
: the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics
b
: a set of distinctive traits and characteristics
the energetic personality of the city
4
a
: distinction or excellence of personal and social traits
also
: a person having such quality
b
: a person of importance, prominence, renown, or notoriety
a TV personality
Synonyms
Examples of personality in a Sentence
He has a very pleasant personality.
We all have different personalities.
The psychiatrist considered behavior as well as personality before prescribing a treatment.
He has lots of personality.
He wants to buy a car that has personality.
She has met many television personalities.
He was an influential personality in genetic engineering.
Recent Examples on the Web
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality.
—
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
But that’s part of the secret of the show’s success, Tarlov said — the politics, sure, but also the personalities.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
But that’s part of the secret of the show’s success, Tarlov says — the politics, sure, but also the personalities.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Force of personality can be praised to the hilt, as can dramatic dexterity.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
While the creators of Dora want to preserve her personality as open and fun, her identity has become more defined.
—Arturo Conde, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Fast forward, the singer and TV personality are enjoying parenthood, including throwing birthday parties to celebrate their kids.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead, other personality traits that lead people to vote either frequently or infrequently are probably also pushing them toward different candidates.
—Dan Hopkins, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
The two metals give each variation its own unique personality—one truer to the dive watch’s roots and the other, more elevated even when complemented with a rubber strap.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
But that’s part of the secret of the show’s success, Tarlov said — the politics, sure, but also the personalities.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
But that’s part of the secret of the show’s success, Tarlov says — the politics, sure, but also the personalities.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Force of personality can be praised to the hilt, as can dramatic dexterity.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
While the creators of Dora want to preserve her personality as open and fun, her identity has become more defined.
—Arturo Conde, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Fast forward, the singer and TV personality are enjoying parenthood, including throwing birthday parties to celebrate their kids.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead, other personality traits that lead people to vote either frequently or infrequently are probably also pushing them toward different candidates.
—Dan Hopkins, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
The two metals give each variation its own unique personality—one truer to the dive watch’s roots and the other, more elevated even when complemented with a rubber strap.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personality. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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personality
noun
per·son·al·i·ty
ˌpərs-ᵊn-ˈal-ət-ē
ˌpər-ˈsnal-
plural personalities
1
: the state of being a person
2
: the whole collection of individual emotions and behavior that make one person different from others : individuality
3
: an insulting mention of a person
use personalities in an argument
4
: pleasing qualities of character
has lots of personality
5
: a person who is well-known
a television personality
Medical Definition
personality
noun
per·son·al·i·ty
ˌpərs-ᵊn-ˈal-ət-ē, ˌpər-ˈsnal-
plural personalities
1
: the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual especially in relationships with others
2
a
: the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional tendencies
b
: the organization of the individual's distinguishing character traits, attitudes, or habits
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