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.
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Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Kemsley is a fashion designer and TV personality who has been a key member of the RHOBH cast for the past seven seasons.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Their personalities and behavior—for better and, more often, for worse—become our entertainment.
—Lindy Segal, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
Kemsley is a fashion designer and TV personality who has been a key member of the RHOBH cast for the past seven seasons.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
The former five-time First-Team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler Owens and news-breaking NFL insider Schultz join SMAC’s roster of athletes, broadcasters, coaches and pop culture personalities.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for personality
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“Personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personality. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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