personality Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
- their different reactions reflected their very different personalities
- it is his nature to help others
noun a person of considerable prominence
- she is a Hollywood personality

Cf. F. personnalité. Cf. Personality.

plural Personalities

That which constitutes distinction of person; individuality.
Personality is individuality existing in itself, but with a nature as a ground. Coleridge.
Something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks; as, indulgence in personalities.
Sharp personalities were exchanged. Macaulay.
(Law) That quality of a law which concerns the condition, state, and capacity of persons. Burrill.