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.-the quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.-something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.-the act of courting the favor of the people.-public sentiment; general passion.