popularity

noun

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

(by extension) cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

(archaic) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people

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

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

(archaic) Public sentiment; general passion.

Roots

populuspopul- · Latin · people

Synonyms for popularity

notorietyn reputationn famen renownn reputen acclaimn esteemn celebrityn

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