popularity
The quality or state of being popularThe quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
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» The magazine is enjoying great popularity.
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6 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.
Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.
Popularität, Beliebtheit
популя́рностьpopuljárnostʹ
популя́рністьpopuljárnistʹ
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
(archaic, uncountable, usually)The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
(archaic, broadly, uncountable, usually)Cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
(archaic, uncountable, usually)Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
(obsolete, uncountable, usually)The act of courting the favour of the people.
(archaic, uncountable, usually)Public sentiment; general passion.
Examples
85 sentencesThe magazine is enjoying great popularity.
The actor died at the height of his popularity.
ruАктер скончался на пике популярности. — Lili691
deDer Schauspieler starb auf der Höhe seiner Popularität. — Espi
The popularity of a web site depends on its content.
ruПопулярность веб-сайта зависит от его контента. — sharptoothed
deDie Popularität einer Webseite hängt von ihrem Inhalt ab. — Esperantostern
The popularity of the telephone has led to fewer people writing letters these days.
ruПопулярность телефона привела к тому, что в наши дни меньше людей пишут письма. — odexed
Tom's popularity is growing.
ruПопулярность Тома растёт. — marafon
Translations
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Origin
From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).
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Forms
plural: popularities| Singular | popularity |
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uncountable
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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