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famous

[ fey-muhs ]

adjective

  1. having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated:

    a famous writer.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. Informal. first-rate; excellent:

    The singer gave a famous performance.

  3. unfavorably known; notorious:

    In my family, my uncle is famous for his bad jokes.



famous

/ ˈڱɪə /

adjective

  1. known to or recognized by many people; renowned
  2. informal.
    excellent; splendid
  3. archaic.
    of ill repute
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڲdzܲԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • ڲmdzܲ·Ա noun
  • v·ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • ·ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • pre·ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • d·ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • pseudo·ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • ܲȴ-ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • quasi-ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • ܲ·ڲmdzܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of famous1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin 峾ōܲ; fame, -ous
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of famous1

C14: from Latin 峾ōܲ ; see fame
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Synonym Study

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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Rosemary's Baby actress Mia Farrow is another famous screen star up for her first Tony award, for her part in The Roommate.

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He was no longer the hotshot Duke star, the aimless former lottery pick, the reliable NBA starter, the trusted vet or famous podcaster.

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A man accused of felling the world famous Sycamore Gap tree told police he had been framed as part of a feud.

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With his ban from Churchill Downs-owned tracks behind him, horse racing’s most famous trainer knows this week is “all about the horses.”

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Camil’s perspective is among a comparatively vast and diverse chorus of American and Vietnamese voices comprising “Turning Point: The Vietnam War” — some famous, many ordinary, most complementary and others contradictory.

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