Your personality is your whole character and nature.
She has such a kind, friendly personality.
Through sheer force of personality Hugh Trenchard had got his way.
These personality traits get passed on from generation to generation.
The contest was as much about personalities as it was about politics.
Synonyms: nature, character, make-up, identity More Synonyms of personality
2. variable noun
If someone has personality or is a personality, they have a strong and lively character.
...a woman of great personality.
He is such a personality–he is so funny.
Synonyms: character, charm, attraction, charisma More Synonyms of personality
3. countable noun
You can refer to a famous person, especially in entertainment, broadcasting, or sport, as a personality.
She is one of the country's most highly paid television personalities.
More Synonyms of personality
personality in British English
(ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1. psychology
the sum total of all the behavioural and mental characteristics by means of which an individual is recognized as being unique
2.
the distinctive character of a person that makes him or her socially attractive
a salesperson needs a lot of personality
3.
a well-known person in a certain field, such as sport or entertainment
4.
a remarkable person
my boss is a real personality
5.
the quality of being a unique person
6.
the distinctive atmosphere of a place or situation
7. (often plural)
a personal remark
personality in American English
(ˌpɜrsəˈnæləti)
nounWord forms: pluralˌpersonˈalities
1.
the quality or fact of being a person
2.
the quality or fact of being a particular person; personal identity; individuality
3.
a.
habitual patterns and qualities of behavior of any individual as expressed by physical and mental activities and attitudes; distinctive individual qualities of a person, considered collectively
b.
the complex of qualities and characteristics seen as being distinctive to a group, nation, place, etc.
4.
a.
the sum of such qualities seen as being capable of making, or likely to make, a favorable impression on other people
b. Informal
personal attractiveness; engaging manner or qualities
5.
a person
; specif.,
a.
a notable person; personage
b.
a person known for appearances on TV, radio, etc.
6. [pl.]
remarks, usually of an offensive or disparaging nature, aimed at or referring to a person
SIMILAR WORDS: ˌdispoˈsition
Word origin
ME personalite < LL personalitas < personalis, personal
COBUILD Collocations
personality
addictive personality
bubbly personality
different personality
distinct personality
strong personality
unique personality
warm personality
Examples of 'personality' in a sentence
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She said we were different personalities and it was not working.
The Sun (2017)
Their unique personalities have blossomed and their love for one another is so special.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
On the other wing is a very different athlete and personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has a big character and personality and he has given us the confidence we were maybe missing a bit.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This has more character, more personality and more soul.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was something special because we showed our character, our personality, against a big team.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Most people don't really see him regularly so they just make judgments based on his TV personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You can inspire people with different personalities to work well together.
The Sun (2014)
Shortly afterwards she was voted disabled sports personality of the year.
The Sun (2008)
Your strong personality means people generally remember you.
The Sun (2015)
We showed big character and big personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The style and personality of the individuals who came in guaranteed we could work well together.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The ensemble is clearly a lively soup of personalities.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
People see letter writing as a way of expressing personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Personality and politics are at the centre here.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Within the same figure there lurks a different personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Luck links you to a sports personality.
The Sun (2010)
It signals a strong personality but not an impulsive one.
The Sun (2010)
This interplay provided part of the formation of his personality and character.
Jenkins, Roy Truman (1986)
If anything she appeared inhibited by her recent success and failed to impose her personality on the contest.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Each has its own identifying wrinkle, its distinctive editorial personality.
Kimball, Roger Tenured Radicals: How Politics Has Corrupted Higher Education (1990)
Who are some of the most well-known personalities in the group?
Christianity Today (2000)
As a radio personality, he suggests recording yourself and listening back.
The Sun (2010)
Other bins will play an amusing message recorded by a well-known personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
One of the problems with some sportsmen as brands is that they don't have a lively personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I want to put my personality across on radio.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He is not competing in a personality contest and should be judged on his dancing ability, which is nil.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Roses not only bring a distinctive personality and certain sophistication to the garden, but hopefully add their unmistakable scent too.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One involves alleged serial infidelity and financial wrongdoing by a TV personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This is because she tried to fix a poll for best female reality TV personality of the year.
The Sun (2014)
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Psychology terms
In other languages
personality
British English: personality /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪ/ NOUN
character Your personality is your whole character and nature.
He has a friendly personality.
American English: personality
Arabic: شَخْصِيَّةٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: personalidade
Chinese: 人格
Croatian: osobnost
Czech: osobnost
Danish: personlighed
Dutch: persoonlijkheid
European Spanish: personalidad
Finnish: persoonallisuus
French: personnalité
German: Persönlichkeit
Greek: προσωπικότητα
Italian: personalità
Japanese: 個性
Korean: 성격
Norwegian: personlighet
Polish: osobowość
European Portuguese: personalidade
Romanian: personalitate
Russian: личность
Latin American Spanish: personalidad
Swedish: personlighet
Thai: บุคลิกลักษณะ
Turkish: kişilik
Ukrainian: особистість
Vietnamese: cá tính
British English: personality NOUN
famous person You can refer to a famous person, especially in entertainment, broadcasting, or sports, as a personality.
...the radio and television personality, Johnny Carson.
American English: personality
Brazilian Portuguese: personalidade
Chinese: 名人尤指娱乐、广播、体育界
European Spanish: personalidad
French: personnalité
German: Persönlichkeit
Italian: personalità
Japanese: 有名人
Korean: 성격
European Portuguese: personalidade
Latin American Spanish: personalidad
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All related terms of 'personality'
bubbly personality
Your personality is your whole character and nature.
dual personality
a disorder in which an individual's personality appears to have become separated into two or more distinct personalities, each with its own complex organization
personality clash
friction between two people who have different personalities or points of view
personality cult
deliberately cultivated adulation of a person, esp a political leader
personality test
a test designed to assess a person's personality
personality trait
A trait is a particular characteristic, quality, or tendency that someone or something has.
personality type
a cluster of personality traits commonly occurring together
split personality
If you say that someone has a split personality , you mean that their moods can change so much that they seem to have two separate personalities.
strong personality
If someone has personality or is a personality , they have a strong and lively character.
unique personality
Your personality is your whole character and nature.
warm personality
Your personality is your whole character and nature.
addictive personality
Your personality is your whole character and nature.
borderline personality
a personality disorder characterized by instability in many areas, as mood , identity , self-image, and behavior, and often manifested by impulsive actions, suicide attempts, inappropriate anger, or depression
different personality
Your personality is your whole character and nature .
distinct personality
Your personality is your whole character and nature .
personality conflict
Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict , they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement .
personality disorder
any of a group of mental disorders characterized by a permanent disposition to behave in ways causing suffering to oneself or others
personality inventory
a form of personality test in which the subject answers questions about himself or herself. The results are used to determine dimensions of personality, such as extroversion
narcissistic personality
a personality disorder characterized by extreme self-centeredness and self-absorption , fantasies involving unrealistic goals , an excessive need for attention and admiration , and disturbed interpersonal relationships
psychopathic personality
an antisocial personality characterized by the failure to develop any sense of moral responsibility and the capability of performing violent or antisocial acts
schizotypal personality
a personality disorder characterized by a group of symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia , as odd behavior, peculiar thinking , and social isolation
multiple personality disorder
a dissociative mental disorder characterized by the existence in a person of two or more distinct , independent personalities , any of which may control behavior while being unaware of the other personalities and their memories and experiences
borderline personality disorder
a personality disorder characterized by impulsiveness, extreme mood swings , and often anger
narcissistic personality disorder
a personality disorder characterized by excessive narcissism or exceptional self-interest and admiration
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
a true-false test designed to assess personality traits and tendencies
BPD
borderline personality disorder
dissociative identity disorder
a disorder in which an individual's personality appears to have become separated into two or more distinct personalities, each with its own complex organization
Chinese translation of 'personality'
personality
(pəːsəˈnælɪtɪ)
n
(c/u) (= character) 个(個)性 (gèxìng) (种(種), zhǒng)
(c) (= famous person) 名人 (míngrén) (个(個), gè)
1 (noun)
Definition
the distinctive characteristics which make an individual unique
She has such a kind, friendly personality.
Synonyms
nature
She trusted people. That was her nature.
character
There is a side to his character which you haven't seen yet.
make-up
He became convinced that there was some fatal flaw in his make-up.
identity
I wanted a sense of my own identity.
temper
He's known for his placid temper.
traits
temperament
His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties.
psyche
Knowledge of the human psyche has advanced immeasurably since Freud.
disposition
his friendly and cheerful disposition
individuality
People should be free to express their individuality and style.
2 (noun)
Definition
the distinctive character of a person which makes him or her socially attractive
a woman of great personality and charm
Synonyms
character
charm
He was a man of great distinction and charm.
attraction
It was never a physical attraction, just a meeting of minds.
charisma
He does not have the charisma to inspire people.
attractiveness
Physical attractiveness can play a major part in how we react to people.
dynamism
magnetism
There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
pleasantness
likableness or likeableness
3 (noun)
Definition
a well-known person in a certain field
a radio and television personality
Synonyms
celebrity
At the age of twelve, he was already a celebrity.
star
Not all football stars are ill-behaved louts.
big name
all the big names in rock and pop
notable
The notables attending included five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors.
household name
famous name
celeb (informal)
personage
MPs, film stars and other important personages
megastar (informal)
well-known face
well-known person
Additional synonyms
in the sense of attraction
Definition
an interesting or desirable feature
It was never a physical attraction, just a meeting of minds.
Synonyms
appeal,
interest,
draw,
pull (informal),
come-on (informal),
charm,
incentive,
invitation,
lure,
bait,
temptation,
fascination,
attractiveness,
allure,
inducement,
magnetism,
enchantment,
endearment,
enticement,
captivation,
temptingness,
pleasingness
in the sense of attractiveness
Physical attractiveness can play a major part in how we react to people.
Synonyms
seductiveness,
appeal,
beauty,
charm,
good looks,
fairness,
allure,
magnetism,
desirability,
loveliness,
prettiness,
gorgeousness,
handsomeness,
pulchritude (formal, literary),
winsomeness,
comeliness,
engagingness,
glamorousness or glamourousness,
likableness or likeableness,
prepossessingness,
takingness,
winningness
in the sense of big name
Definition
a famous person
all the big names in rock and pop
Synonyms
celebrity,
star,
personality,
superstar,
name,
dignitary,
luminary,
bigwig (informal),
celeb (informal),
face (informal),
big shot (informal),
personage,
megastar (informal),
lion,
V.I.P.
Synonyms of 'personality'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of charisma
Definition
the quality or power of an individual to attract, influence, or inspire people
He does not have the charisma to inspire people.
Synonyms
charm,
appeal,
personality,
attraction,
lure,
allure,
magnetism,
force of personality,
mojo (slang)
in the sense of charm
Definition
the quality of attracting, fascinating, or delighting people
He was a man of great distinction and charm.
Synonyms
attraction,
appeal,
fascination,
allure,
magnetism,
desirability,
allurement
in the sense of disposition
Definition
a person's usual temperament
his friendly and cheerful disposition
Synonyms
character,
nature,
spirit,
make-up,
constitution,
temper,
temperament
in the sense of identity
Definition
the individual characteristics by which a person or thing is recognized
I wanted a sense of my own identity.
Synonyms
individuality,
self,
character,
personality,
existence,
distinction,
originality,
peculiarity,
uniqueness,
oneness,
singularity,
separateness,
distinctiveness,
selfhood,
particularity
in the sense of individuality
Definition
the qualities that distinguish one person or thing from another
People should be free to express their individuality and style.
Synonyms
character,
personality,
uniqueness,
distinction,
distinctiveness,
originality,
peculiarity,
singularity,
separateness,
discreteness
in the sense of magnetism
Definition
powerful personal charm
There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
Synonyms
charm,
appeal,
attraction,
power,
draw (informal),
pull,
spell,
magic,
fascination,
charisma,
attractiveness,
allure,
enchantment,
hypnotism,
drawing power,
seductiveness,
mesmerism,
captivatingness
in the sense of make-up
Definition
mental or physical constitution
He became convinced that there was some fatal flaw in his make-up.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
constitution,
temperament,
make,
build,
figure,
stamp,
temper,
disposition,
frame of mind,
cast of mind
in the sense of notable
Definition
a person of distinction
The notables attending included five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors.
Synonyms
celebrity,
worthy,
big name,
dignitary,
luminary,
celeb (informal),
personage,
megastar (informal),
notability,
V.I.P.
in the sense of personage
Definition
an important or distinguished person
MPs, film stars and other important personages
Synonyms
personality,
celebrity,
big name,
somebody,
worthy,
notable,
public figure,
dignitary,
luminary,
celeb (informal),
big shot (informal),
megastar (informal),
big noise (informal),
well-known person,
V.I.P.
in the sense of psyche
Definition
the human mind or soul
Knowledge of the human psyche has advanced immeasurably since Freud.
Synonyms
soul,
mind,
self,
spirit,
personality,
individuality,
subconscious,
true being,
anima,
essential nature,
pneuma,
innermost self,
inner man or woman or person,
wairua (New Zealand)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of star
Definition
a famous person from the sports, acting, or music professions
Not all football stars are ill-behaved louts.
Synonyms
celebrity,
big name,
celeb (informal),
megastar (informal),
name,
draw,
idol,
luminary,
leading man or lady,
lead,
hero or heroine,
principal,
main attraction
in the sense of temper
Definition
a person's frame of mind
He's known for his placid temper.
Synonyms
frame of mind,
character,
nature,
attitude,
mind,
mood,
constitution,
humour,
vein,
temperament,
tenor,
disposition
in the sense of temperament
Definition
a person's character or disposition
His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties.