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per·son·al·i·ty Listen to audio/ˌpɚˈnæləti/ noun
plural per·son·al·i·ties
1 : the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people [count] He has a very pleasant/strong personality. We all have different personalities. There was a clash of personalities [=a disagreement between people with different personalities] in the office. [noncount] The psychiatrist considered behavior as well as personality before prescribing a treatment.often used before another noun personality disorders/traitssee also split personality
2 a [noncount] : attractive qualities (such as energy, friendliness, and humor) that make a person interesting or pleasant to be with
He has lots of personality.
b : attractive qualities that make something unusual or interesting
He wants to buy a car that has personality. The city lacks personality.
3 [count] a : a person who is famous
She has met many television personalities. a sports/radio personality
b : a person who is unusual or different from other people in a noticeable way
He was an influential personality in genetic engineering.
cult of personality or personality cult
: a situation in which a public figure (such as a political leader) is deliberately presented to the people of a country as a great person who should be admired and loved

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