Definition of popularity

• n. - The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.
• n. - The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
• n. - Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
• n. - The act of courting the favor of the people.
• n. - Public sentiment; general passion.