personalities

word · lemma: personality

/ˌpɝsəˈnæɫɪtiz/
pur-suh-NA-li-teez
/pˌɜːsənˈælɪtiz/
pur-suh-NA-li-teez

Definition

The different ways people think, feel, and act that make them unique; the plural of 'personality.' Often used to talk about different character traits or famous people in media.

Usage & Nuances

'Personalities' refers both to different people's character traits and to famous people, especially in entertainment ('TV personalities'). Common collocations: 'strong personalities', 'clash of personalities'. Not used for physical appearance.

Example Sentences

The two sisters have very different personalities.

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Some animals seem to have their own personalities.

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We learned about famous personalities in history class.

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There was a real clash of personalities at the meeting.

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Children develop their personalities as they grow up.

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Some TV personalities are more famous than movie stars.

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