Popularity: meaning, definitions and examples

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popularity

 

[ ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti ]

Context #1 | Noun

social media

The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

Synonyms

celebrity, fame, reputation, stardom

Examples of usage

  • People are constantly seeking popularity on social media platforms.
  • Her posts went viral, boosting her popularity overnight.
  • Popularity can be a double-edged sword, bringing both praise and criticism.
  • Popularity often comes at the expense of authenticity.
  • His rise to popularity was meteoric, but short-lived.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The state or condition of being popular or well-liked by a large number of people.

Synonyms

acceptance, approval, liking, populousness

Examples of usage

  • His band gained popularity after their hit single was released.
  • Popularity can be fleeting and unpredictable.
  • The product's popularity soared after the marketing campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "popularity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 popularidade

🇮🇳 लोकप्रियता

🇩🇪 Popularität

🇮🇩 popularitas

🇺🇦 популярність

🇵🇱 popularność

🇯🇵 人気 (にんき)

🇫🇷 popularité

🇪🇸 popularidad

🇹🇷 popülarite

🇰🇷 인기 (ing-gi)

🇸🇦 شعبية

🇨🇿 popularita

🇸🇰 popularita

🇨🇳 受欢迎程度 (shòu huānyíng chéngdù)

🇸🇮 priljubljenost

🇮🇸 vinsældir

🇰🇿 танымалдық

🇬🇪 პოპულარობა (popularoba)

🇦🇿 populyarlıq

🇲🇽 popularidad

Etymology

The word 'popularity' originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin word 'popularis', meaning 'belonging to the people' or 'approved by the people'. Over time, the term evolved to represent the state of being well-liked or admired by a large group of individuals. In today's society, popularity often carries both positive and negative connotations, with individuals striving for it in various social contexts.

See also: popular, popularise, popularize, unpopular, unpopularity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,558 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.