popularity

sustantivo

1. 1

   The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or 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. 2

   arcaicoThe quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people

   So this Gallant, labouring to avoid Popularity, falls into a habit of Affectation, Ten thousand times hatefuller than the former.

3. 3

   arcaicoThe quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

4. 4

   arcaicoSomething which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.

   Popularities, and circumstances which […] sway the ordinary judgment.

5. 5

   obsoletoThe act of courting the favour of the people.

   Cato (the younger) charged Muraena, and indicted him in open court for popularity and ambition.

6. 6

   arcaicoPublic sentiment; general passion.

   A little time be allowed for the madness of popularity to cease.

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popularities