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
Aaron Carter enjoyed fame at an early age as a singer and TV personality before his death in Nov. 2022 at age 34.
—
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The pictures, taken by photographer Byron Baldwin, capture the personalities of former employees.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Adam’s a little lacking in personality, but Lily more than makes up for it with her endless charm.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
And suddenly making a change that doesn’t keep your lifestyle and organizational personality in mind can be another pitfall altogether.
—Krysten Chambrot, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The actress, icon and food personality turns 64 on April 23, 2024, and has a lifetime of major moments to reflect on.
From her early soap star days to her family life and beyond, celebrate Valerie Bertinelli's birthday with these throwback photos.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
There are ties in two categories (major market on-air personality of the year and medium market radio station of the year) and multiple first-time honorees.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
Lucy, 15, is known as quite the prankster and has a sweet, playful personality that always captures the hearts of those around her.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The pictures, taken by photographer Byron Baldwin, capture the personalities of former employees.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Adam’s a little lacking in personality, but Lily more than makes up for it with her endless charm.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
And suddenly making a change that doesn’t keep your lifestyle and organizational personality in mind can be another pitfall altogether.
—Krysten Chambrot, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The actress, icon and food personality turns 64 on April 23, 2024, and has a lifetime of major moments to reflect on.
From her early soap star days to her family life and beyond, celebrate Valerie Bertinelli's birthday with these throwback photos.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
There are ties in two categories (major market on-air personality of the year and medium market radio station of the year) and multiple first-time honorees.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
Lucy, 15, is known as quite the prankster and has a sweet, playful personality that always captures the hearts of those around her.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personality. Accessed 27 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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