personality
11personality — One of several concepts used by social scientists to refer to the individual (others include self and identity ). The concept has its origins in the Latin word persona (meaning ‘mask’), and refers to the set of more or less stable characteristics …
12personality — noun 1 character ADJECTIVE ▪ bright, bubbly, extrovert (esp. BrE), jovial, lively, outgoing, sparkling, vibrant, vivacious ▪ …
13personality */*/*/ — UK [ˌpɜː(r)səˈnælətɪ] / US [ˌpɜrsəˈnælətɪ] noun Word forms personality : singular personality plural personalities 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the part of a person that makes them behave in a particular way in social situations, for example in… …
14personality — per|son|al|i|ty W3S3 [ˌpə:səˈnælıti US ˌpə:r ] n plural personalities 1.) [U and C] someone s character, especially the way they behave towards other people ▪ He was an ambitious man with a strong personality . ▪ Despite their different… …
15personality — [[t]pɜ͟ː(r)sənæ̱lɪti[/t]] ♦♦♦ personalities 1) N VAR: usu with supp Your personality is your whole character and nature. She has such a kind, friendly personality... Through sheer force of personality Hugh Trenchard had got his way... These… …
16personality — per|son|al|i|ty [ ,pɜrsə næləti ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount the part of a person that makes them behave in a particular way in social situations, for example in a friendly or unfriendly way, or in a confident or shy way. You use the word… …
17personality — noun 1 (C, U) someone s character, especially the way they behave towards other people: Iain has a very dynamic personality. | Childhood experiences have a strong influence on forming personality. | personality clash (=when two people find it… …
18personality*/*/ — [ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti] noun 1) [C/U] the part of a person that makes them behave in a particular way in social situations He has a very outgoing personality and makes friends very easily.[/ex] a personality disorder[/ex] 2) [U] confidence and lively… …
19personality — n. noted person 1) a celebrated personality behavioral characteristics 2) a charismatic, charming; dynamic, forceful, magnetic, striking, strong personality 3) a dual, split; multiple personality misc. 4) to indulge in personalities ( to make… …
20personality — n. (pl. ies) 1 the distinctive character or qualities of a person, often as distinct from others (an attractive personality). 2 a famous person; a celebrity (a TV personality). 3 a person who stands out from others by virtue of his or her… …
