| popularity | |
| 1. n. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large | |
| This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books. | |
| Politicians are rarely known for their popularity. | |
| The massive popularity of the book led to it being adapted into a movie. | |
| 2. n. (archaic) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity. | |
| 3. n. (archaic) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap. | |
| 4. n. (obsolete) The act of courting the favour of the people. | |
| 5. n. (archaic) Public sentiment; general passion. | |
