famous
/'feiməs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Widely known and recognized: Describes a person, place, or thing that is known about by many people, often because of notable achievements, qualities, or prominence.
- Celebrated and esteemed: Implies not only being well-known but also being held in high regard, respected, or admired.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She became a famous author after her first novel won a major prize.
- The city is famous for its beautiful architecture and vibrant culture.
- He gave a speech in front of a crowd of famous politicians and celebrities.
Advanced Usage
- "to be famous for (something)": to be well-known because of a specific characteristic, achievement, or product.
- The region is famous for its wine and cheese.
- "infamous": (a related adjective) widely known, but for negative reasons such as being wicked or criminal.
- The pirate became infamous for his cruelty.
Variants and Related Words
- Famously (adverb): in a way that is widely known.
- The two leaders famously disagreed on the issue.
- Fame (noun): the state of being famous.
- She achieved international fame at a young age.
Synonyms
- Renowned: Known or talked about by many people; famous.
- Celebrated: Greatly admired; known and praised publicly.
- Notable: Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
- Illustrious: Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Antonyms
- Unknown: Not known or familiar.
- Obscure: Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
- Anonymous: (Of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
Related Phrases
- "Famous last words": An ironic comment made when someone is overly confident about something that may go wrong.
- "I never get lost," he said. Famous last words—we were lost within ten minutes.
Adjective
- widely known and esteemed
- a famous actor
- a celebrated musician
- a famed scientist
- an illustrious judge
- a notable historian
- a renowned painter