Definitions

personality

[pur-suh-nal-i-tee] / ˌpɜr səˈnæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

person's character, traits

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charisma charm identity makeup nature psyche self temper temperament

STRONG

disposition dynamism emotions individuality magnetism singularity

WEAK

likableness selfdom selfhood

Example Sentences

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Wright, who retired from football in 2000, has had a successful career since as a broadcaster and TV personality.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“You were either labeled a difficult personality or called insane and sent to an asylum.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Psychopathy is generally associated with an egocentric and antisocial personality pattern.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

YouTube has once again removed the channels of controversial manosphere personality Clavicular.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

This, though, was One Life to Live, and no one could suddenly recall the birth of a child quite like Erika Slezak, who played both Victoria Buchanan and her alternate personality, Nicole Smith.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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