Definition of popularity Popularity

/pɑˌpjʌlɛˈɹʌti/ - [papyulerutee] - pop•u•lar•i•ty

We found 13 definitions of popularity from 5 different sources.

What does popularity mean?

Noun Plural: popularities
popularity - 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"
		unpopularity the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance
		popular (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
		unpopular regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval; "unpopular ideas"; "an unpopular war"
		quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare

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popularity (Noun)
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.
popularity (Noun)
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
popularity (Noun)
Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
popularity (Noun)
The act of courting the favour of the people.
popularity (Noun)
Public sentiment; general passion.

popularity (n.)
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.
popularity (n.)
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
popularity (n.)
Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
popularity (n.)
The act of courting the favor of the people.
popularity (n.)
Public sentiment; general passion.