popularity

/pɒpjʊˈlæriˌti/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by a lot of people

“The movie’s popularity soared after it received critical acclaim.”

2. noun

the quality of being well-liked or popular

“Her popularity among her classmates made her a leader in the school.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is popular

“The band was a huge popularity in the 80s.”

4. noun

a period of being popular or well-known

“She experienced a period of popularity after winning the reality show.”

5. verb

to make or become popular

“The new restaurant is trying to popularize itself by offering discounts to first-time customers.”

Synonyms

  • celebrity
  • fame
  • popularity contest
  • renown

Antonyms

  • neglect
  • oblivion
  • unpopularity