renowned

[ ri-nound ]
/ rɪˈnaʊnd /

adjective

celebrated; famous.

Origin of renowned

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at renown, -ed2

SYNONYMS FOR renowned

famed, distinguished, honored, notable.

OTHER WORDS FROM renowned

re·nown·ed·ly [ri-nou-nid-lee, -nound-] /rɪˈnaʊ nɪd li, -ˈnaʊnd-/, adverb re·nown·ed·ness, noun un·re·nowned, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for renownedness

renowned
/ (rɪˈnaʊnd) /

adjective

having a widespread, esp good, reputation; famous