noun
personality
pur-suh-NA-luh-tih
noun
1
The particular mix of traits, attitudes, and behaviors that makes someone who they are.
"She has a warm, outgoing personality."
"Their personalities clashed from the very first meeting."
2
A famous or well-known person, especially in entertainment or media.
"The show features several TV personalities as guest judges."
How to Use Personality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone's character, or a well-known media figure.
Common pairings
strong personality
TV personality
split personality
Word Forms
personalities plural
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Etymology
From Latin personalitas, built from persona ("person") plus the suffix "-itas."