famous
[ fey-muh s ]
/ ˈfeɪ məs /
adjective
having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer.
Informal.
first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance.
notorious (used pejoratively).
synonym study for famous
1.
Famous,
celebrated,
eminent,
distinguished refer to someone or something widely and favorably known.
Famous is the general word:
a famous lighthouse.
Celebrated originally referred to something commemorated, but now usually refers to someone or something widely known for conspicuous merit, services, etc.:
a celebrated writer.
Eminent implies high standing among one's contemporaries, especially in one's own profession or craft:
an eminent physician.
Distinguished adds to
eminent the idea of honors conferred more or less publicly:
a distinguished scientist.
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Example sentences from the Web for famously
British Dictionary definitions for famously (1 of 2)
famously
/ (ˈfeɪməslɪ) /
adverb
well-known
her famously relaxed manner
very well
the two got on famously
British Dictionary definitions for famously (2 of 2)
famous
/ (ˈfeɪməs) /
adjective
known to or recognized by many people; renowned
informal
excellent; splendid
archaic
of ill repute
Derived forms of famous
famousness, nounWord Origin for famous
C14: from Latin
fāmōsus; see
fame