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popularity.

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

10 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/Received-Pronunciation/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/General-American[ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi]General-American/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/General-American
  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

    uncountable · usually
    This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.
    Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.
  2. The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people

    archaic · uncountable · usually
  3. The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

    archaic · broadly · uncountable · usually
  4. Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.

    archaic · uncountable · usually
  5. The act of courting the favour of the people.

    obsolete · uncountable · usually
  6. Public sentiment; general passion.

    archaic · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).

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