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personality
[pur-suh-nal-i-tee]
noun
plural
personalitiesthe visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others.
He has a pleasing personality.
a person as an embodiment of a collection of qualities.
He is a curious personality.
Psychology.
the sum total of the physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of an individual.
the organized pattern of behavioral characteristics of the individual.
the quality of being a person; existence as a self-conscious human being; personal identity.
the essential character of a person.
something apprehended as reflective of or analogous to a distinctive human personality, as the atmosphere of a place or thing.
This house has a warm personality.
a famous, notable, or prominent person; celebrity.
application or reference to a particular person or particular persons, often in disparagement or hostility.
a disparaging or offensive statement referring to a particular person.
The political debate deteriorated into personalities.
personality
/ ˌɜːəˈæɪɪ /
noun
psychol the sum total of all the behavioural and mental characteristics by means of which an individual is recognized as being unique
the distinctive character of a person that makes him socially attractive
a salesman needs a lot of personality
a well-known person in a certain field, such as sport or entertainment
a remarkable person
the old fellow is a real personality
the quality of being a unique person
the distinctive atmosphere of a place or situation
(often plural) a personal remark
personality
The pattern of feelings, thoughts, and activities that distinguishes one person from another.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of personality1
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Example Sentences
If they made his eyes or his mouth too small or if they tried to drastically reshape his head with more naturalism in mind, he quickly lost his personality.
Instead, we meet Lucy, John and Harry as they are: people with personalities, quirks, flaws and regrets.
UK Honours typically celebrate the contribution of well-known personalities, government employees and ordinary people who have served their community.
"Someone living with bipolar cannot be separated from it - their personality is entirely and intrinsically connected to the condition," says Prof Geddes.
It is, after all, as much a cult of personality as it is a political movement.
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