popularity

popularity

popularity (usually uncountable; plural popularities)

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

   This gallant laboring to avoid popularity falls into a habit of affectation. — Ben Jonson.

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

   Popularities, and circumstances which […] sway the ordinary judgment. — Bacon.

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

   Indicted […] for popularity and ambition. — Holland.

5. (archaic) Public sentiment; general passion.

   A little time be allowed for the madness of popularity to cease. — Bancroft.

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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.

The quality or state of being popular

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