noun
popularity
pop-yuh-LAR-ih-tee
noun
1
The state of being widely liked, admired, or supported.
"The band's popularity grew after their song went viral."
How to Use Popularity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much something or someone is liked or supported by a lot of people.
Common pairings
gain popularity
lose popularity
rise in popularity
Word Forms
popularities plural
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Etymology
From "popular" plus the noun suffix "-ity", echoing Latin popularitas ("effort to please the people").