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popularity

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noun
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As a noun, popularity means the quality or state of being popular.

Meanings of popularity

7 meanings

noun

  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

    “This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.”

    “Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.”

  2. Cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

  3. The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

    “his charm soon won him affection and popularity”

    “the universal popularity of American movies”

Older and rare meanings (4)

  1. archaicThe quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people

  2. archaicSomething which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.

  3. obsoleteThe act of courting the favour of the people.

  4. archaicPublic sentiment; general passion.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

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