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Definition of PERSONALITY

1

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about <a local television personality who is beloved by area residents>

Synonyms big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP

Related Words favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol; demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy; baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrum

Near Antonyms lightweight, mediocrity; has-been

Antonyms nobody, noncelebrity

2

the set of qualities that make a person different from other people <she's got a great personality>

Synonyms character, identity, individualism, personality, selfhood, self-identity

Related Words distinctiveness, idiosyncrasy, oneness, peculiarity, separateness, singleness, singularity, uniqueness; disposition, humor, nature, temper, temperament; independence

Near Antonyms conformity, conventionality

3

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 character, clay, colors, complexion, constitution, genius, personality, self, tone

Related Words distinctiveness, distinctness, individuality, singularity, uniqueness; attribute, characteristic, earmark, essentiality, feature, flavor, hallmark, mark, point, property, savor (also savour), stamp, trait; disposition, grain, sort, temper, temperament; composition, makeup; essence, essentiality, interior, interiority, soul, spirit; metal, stuff, substance; habit, way

4

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 affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Related Words catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt; abuse, invective, vituperation; disapproval, opprobrium; disgrace, dishonor, shame; attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe; torment, torture

Near Antonyms accolade, commendation, compliment; acclaim, applause, praise; adulation, flattery