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Definition of Popularity

1. Noun. The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after. "The universal popularity of American movies"

Definition of Popularity

1. n. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.

Definition of Popularity

1. Noun. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book. ¹

2. Noun. (archaic) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity. ¹

3. Noun. (archaic) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap. ¹

4. Noun. (obsolete) The act of courting the favour of the people. ¹

5. Noun. (archaic) Public sentiment; general passion. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Popularity

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Popularity

Literary usage of Popularity

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1915)
"See National popular government league popularity Art and popularity; Arnold Bennett's Artist il Delin 86:15-17 Mr '15 Pop's place for sassy Sally; story. ..."

2. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1823)
"... these properties may be P«>- introduced that of popularity ; a very fleeting and popularity. ..."

3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1901)
"THE NEW popularity CF THE CARRIER - PIGEON. j By George ... and its popularity as a well-bred pet and domestic messenger has become as great as its ..."

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