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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024per•son•al•i•ty /ˌpɜrsəˈnælɪti/USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - the part of one's character as others see it:[countable]a charming personality in public; a surly one in private.
- Psychologyall the characteristics that an individual possesses in his or her character: [countable]a positive, goal-oriented personality.[uncountable]Personality is shaped early in life.
- something thought of as similar to a human personality, as the atmosphere of a place or thing: [uncountable]That little restaurant has personality.[countable]a charming personality to those old inns.
- [countable] a famous or well-known person;
a celebrity.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024per•son•al•i•ty (pûr′sə nal′i tē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - the 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.
- Late Latin persōnālitās. See personal, -ity
- Middle French)
- Middle English personalite (1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See character.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: personality /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪ/ n ( pl -ties)- 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
- (often plural) a personal remark
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