Associations to the word «Popularity»

Wiktionary

POPULARITY, noun. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.
POPULARITY, noun. (archaic) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
POPULARITY, noun. (archaic) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
POPULARITY, noun. (obsolete) The act of courting the favour of the people.
POPULARITY, noun. (archaic) Public sentiment; general passion.

Dictionary definition

POPULARITY, noun. The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after; "his charm soon won him affection and popularity"; "the universal popularity of American movies".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada