noun
personality
pur-suh-NAL-uh-tee/ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/
The distinctive character of a person, place, or thing.
The woman's outgoing personality contrasts with her friend's reserved manner.
Etymology
The pieces originally expressed the quality or fact of being a person. The meaning narrowed to the distinctive character of an individual—the traits that make people recognizably themselves.
In context
the way that you eat your food however could be a sign of different personality traits sometimes the habits in which you eat your food could be signs of cultural differences
More examples
- The twins look alike but have very different personalities.
- Family-owned shops give this neighborhood its personality.
- Colorful pillows add personality to a plain sofa.
Forms
personality · personalities
personal adjective — Relating to one particular person's life.
Similar words
- character
- Often emphasizes moral qualities or the features defining something.
- temperament
- Focuses on a person's usual emotional outlook and reactions.
- individuality
- Emphasizes what makes someone or something different from others.