personality
noun
per·son·al·i·ty ˌpər-sə-ˈna-lə-tē 
ˌpər-ˈsna-
plural personalities
1
a
: the quality or state of being a person
b
: personal existence
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
- cause célèbre
- cause celebre
- celeb
- celebrity
- figure
- icon
- ikon
- light
- luminary
- megastar
- name
- notability
- notable
- notoriety
- personage
- somebody
- standout
- star
- superstar
- VIP
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Example Sentences
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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Like the mannerisms and personality of Andrea Nunez — a fictional journalist in the final season of Narcos: Mexico who, as an idealist in a dying and deadly profession, brings heart and humanity to the story. 
Andy Meek, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 The exhibit showcases examples featuring Dwight Eisenhower and his running mate Richard Nixon (1952), John F. Kennedy (1960) and Barry Goldwater (1964), highlighting American politics increasingly focusing on personality over policy. oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 The couple named their newborn daughter Malibu Barbie Paytas-Hacmon, a name with almost as much flair and panache as her mother's online personality. Seventeen, 16 Sep. 2022 Reyez, whose album is out via FMLY / Island Records, has been making waves in the industry since first arriving on the scene, thanks to ger unique voice, intense lyrics and WYSIWYG personality. Shirley Ju, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 Interior design is not about having a house that looks a certain way but about showing the lifestyle and personality of those who live there. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 And as Lola, LaVell has star power, stage presence, personality-plus and a rich and lovely singing voice. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 No two puppies are exactly alike are exactly alike, and part of the fun of being a dog owner is learning about your pup's personality. Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 The industry’s advertisements play into the idea that ADHD informs every facet of one’s life and personality, including commonplace behaviors like forgetting car keys or procrastinating about a boring errand. WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022 See More
Andy Meek, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 The exhibit showcases examples featuring Dwight Eisenhower and his running mate Richard Nixon (1952), John F. Kennedy (1960) and Barry Goldwater (1964), highlighting American politics increasingly focusing on personality over policy. oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 The couple named their newborn daughter Malibu Barbie Paytas-Hacmon, a name with almost as much flair and panache as her mother's online personality. Seventeen, 16 Sep. 2022 Reyez, whose album is out via FMLY / Island Records, has been making waves in the industry since first arriving on the scene, thanks to ger unique voice, intense lyrics and WYSIWYG personality. Shirley Ju, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 Interior design is not about having a house that looks a certain way but about showing the lifestyle and personality of those who live there. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 And as Lola, LaVell has star power, stage presence, personality-plus and a rich and lovely singing voice. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 No two puppies are exactly alike are exactly alike, and part of the fun of being a dog owner is learning about your pup's personality. Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 The industry’s advertisements play into the idea that ADHD informs every facet of one’s life and personality, including commonplace behaviors like forgetting car keys or procrastinating about a boring errand. WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English personalite, from Anglo-French personalité, from Late Latin personalitat-, personalitas, from personalis
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing personality
Kids Definition
personality
noun
per·son·al·i·ty ˌpər-sə-ˈna-lə-tē
plural personalities
1
: the qualities (as moods or habits) that make one human being different from others
She has a cheerful personality.
2
: a human being's pleasing or interesting qualities
He doesn't have much personality.
3
: a famous person
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
Legal Definition
personality
noun
per·son·al·i·ty
plural personalities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being a person
the corporation has legal personality
2
: the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics
a personality disorder
personality
noun
1
as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about a local television personality who is beloved by area residents Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- celebrity
- star
- name
- personage
- hero
- light
- superstar
- celeb
- dignitary
- somebody
- notable
- luminary
- notoriety
- icon
- cause célèbre
- notability
- standout
- cause celebre
- figure
- megastar
- idol
- favorite
- heartthrob
- VIP
- eminence
- worthy
- immortal
- ikon
- pillar
- demigod
- monument
- magnate
- big shot
- mogul
- baron
- nabob
- bigwig
- panjandrum
- kahuna
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nobody
- mediocrity
- noncelebrity
- lightweight
- has-been
2
as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people she's got a great personality Synonyms & Similar Words
- identity
- character
- individuality
- uniqueness
- individualism
- distinctiveness
- selfhood
- temperament
- self-identity
- idiosyncrasy
- peculiarity
- singularity
- nature
- disposition
- humor
- temper
- oneness
- separateness
- singleness
- independence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conformity
- conventionality
3
as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others it has never been in the nation's personality to adhere to a rigid class system Synonyms & Similar Words
- self
- nature
- colors
- tone
- character
- constitution
- characteristic
- temperament
- complexion
- genius
- disposition
- trait
- spirit
- clay
- individuality
- essence
- uniqueness
- composition
- distinctiveness
- temper
- soul
- feature
- flavor
- distinctness
- attribute
- property
- sort
- singularity
- makeup
- hallmark
- interior
- substance
- habit
- grain
- stamp
- way
- savor
- essentiality
- mark
- metal
- stuff
- earmark
- interiority
- savour
- point
- essentiality
4
as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings every debate that was supposedly about the issues quickly degenerated into a juvenile exchange of personalities Synonyms & Similar Words
- insult
- sarcasm
- offence
- name
- outrage
- offense
- slight
- indignity
- affront
- attack
- barb
- epithet
- slur
- dart
- slap
- dis
- criticism
- disgrace
- abuse
- put-down
- poke
- jibe
- diss
- dig
- gird
- shame
- invective
- cut
- brickbat
- vituperation
- sneer
- taunt
- disapproval
- gibe
- mock
- quip
- opprobrium
- torture
- torment
- swipe
- dishonor
- jeer
- catcall
- knock
- slam
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- compliment
- praise
- commendation
- acclaim
- applause
- flattery
- accolade
- adulation
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of personality are character, disposition, temperament, and temper. While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.
a somber personality
Although the words character and personality have much in common, character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.
strength of character
In some situations, the words disposition and personality are roughly equivalent. However, disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.
a cheerful disposition
While in some cases nearly identical to personality, temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.
a resilient temper
The words temperament and personality can be used in similar contexts, but temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.
an artistic temperament