personality

Definition

  • noun: the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people
  • noun: the quality or state of being a 'person'
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: individuality, celebrity, character

Examples

  • The psychiatrist considered behavior as well as 'personality' before prescribing a treatment.

  • He was an influential 'personality' in genetic engineering.

  • He wants to buy a car that has 'personality'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And l said to a guy, l said, ''Tell me, you know, what is it about cocaine that makes it so wonderful?'' And the guy said, ''Well, it intensifies your personality.'' And l said, ''Yes, but what if you're an asshole?'' But l really want to study, l really want to study this whole thing of drinking, (..)
    1983 Bill Cosby: Himself