popularity

CEFRB2

/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being liked or supported by many people.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

Examples

  • Television has robbed cinema of its former popularity.

  • The popularity of a web site depends on its content.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • [ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi]
  • [ˌpɔp.jəˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people

  2. Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.

  3. cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

More examples

In context

  • Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.

  • The massive popularity of the book led to it being adapted into a movie.

  • This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.

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Origin

noun

From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).