Definition of "personality" in English

noun

1. Of people, a set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.

   • The president has a unique personality.

2. Of people, charisma; qualities that make a person stand out from the crowd.

   • The best contestant shows most personality.

3. Of inanimate or abstract things, a set of qualities that make something distinctive or interesting.

   • His writing has a lot of personality.
   • This functional concrete building lacks personality.

4. An assumed role or manner of behavior.

   • In his final act, the comedian takes on a child's personality.

5. A celebrity, especially one with a strong media presence (e.g. an actor, singer or sports player).

   • Johnny Carson was a respected television personality.

6. (dated) Something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks.

   • indulgence in personalities

7. (law) That quality of a law which concerns the condition, state, and capacity of persons.

8. (Internet slang, euphemistic, humorous, countable) A set of female breasts; a rack; alternatively, (typically in the plural) an individual breast.

   • Whoa mama! That gal's got a fine... er, "personality".