popularity

[ pop-yuh-lar-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality or fact of being popular.

   Synonyms: repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim

2. the favor of the general public or of a particular group of people:

   His popularity with television audiences is unrivaled.

   Synonyms: repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim

Other Word Forms

• nonpop·u·lari·ty noun
• over·popu·lari·ty noun
• semi·popu·lari·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of popularity¹

First recorded in 1540–50, popularity is from the Latin word populāritās a courting of popular favor. See popular, -ity

Example Sentences

But she believes that being impersonated is actually a marker of someone's popularity and fame, saying that "it means you've arrived".

From BBC

While the poll did not ask whether the fires factored into residents’ views of Bass, her drop in popularity was probably related, said Zev Yaroslavsky, a former City Council member and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

As he saw it, the simplicity of “Tic-Tac-Dough” and other TV game shows helps explain their continued popularity.

From Los Angeles Times

But violent social conflicts early on his presidency quickly dented his popularity.

From BBC

In March, the party hit its all-time low in popularity.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acceptance
• acclaim
• demand
• fame
• following
• reputation