Personality (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural per·son·al·i·ties.
  1. the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality.
  2. a person as an embodiment of a collection of qualities: He is a curious personality.
  3. Psychology.
    • the sum total of the physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of an individual.
    • the organized pattern of behavioral characteristics of the individual.
  4. the quality of being a person; existence as a self-conscious human being; personal identity.
  5. the essential character of a person.
  6. 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.
  7. a famous, notable, or prominent person; celebrity.
  8. application or reference to a particular person or particular persons, often in disparagement or hostility.
  9. a disparaging or offensive statement referring to a particular person: The political debate deteriorated into personalities.
noun plural -ties
  1. 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 socially attractive
  3. a well-known person in a certain field, such as sport or entertainment
  4. a remarkable person
  5. the quality of being a unique person
  6. the distinctive atmosphere of a place or situation
  7. a personal remark
Personality (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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