Popularity: meaning, definitions and examples
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popularity
[ ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.