plural noun
The usual ways different people think, feel, and behave, which make them different from one another.
Different personalities can work well together.
Children develop their personalities as they grow.
American English
How to pronounce personalities
nounB1Common word
persuhNAAlihdeez
/ˌpʰɚ.səˈnæ.lɪ.ɾiz/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of personality
The usual ways different people think, feel, and behave, which make them different from one another.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Famous people who are known for appearing often on television, radio, or the internet.
Television personalities often appear on talk shows.
Several media personalities supported the campaign.
Good to know
Here, personalities means famous people, not their characters.
plural noun
The special qualities of places, objects, or activities that make them interesting and different.
Different neighborhoods have their own personalities.
The buildings have personalities of their own.
Useful expressions
a powerful and confident character
She has a strong personality.
a test about a person's usual ways of thinking and behaving
I took a personality test online.
a famous person who appears regularly on television
The television personality interviewed the president.