popularity

noun
UK: /ˌpɒp.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/
US: /ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state of being liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people.

    1. The band gained popularity quickly this summer.
    2. The politician's popularity decreased after the scandal, which was widely reported.

  2. The quality of being widely known or accepted.

    1. The song's popularity is growing every day.
    2. The game's continued popularity shows it provides genuine entertainment, even after years.

  3. Something that is liked by many people.

    1. Ice cream is a popularity during the summer heat.
    2. Social media challenges are a fleeting popularity, changing every few weeks.

Synonyms

fame reputation recognition acceptance prominence currency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "popularity" in English means: The state of being liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people., The quality of being widely known or accepted., Something that is liked by many people..

The phonetic transcription of "popularity" is /ˌpɒp.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "popularity": fame, reputation, recognition, acceptance, prominence, currency.

Example usage of "popularity": "The band gained popularity quickly this summer.". More examples on the page.