Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Widely known and esteemed: Having a reputation that extends over a great distance or to many people; celebrated or renowned.

Usage

• As an adjective: Used to describe a person, place, or thing that is famous over a wide area or among many groups of people. It often carries a connotation of positive esteem and respect.
  • The far-famed artist's work is displayed in museums worldwide.
  • Travelers come from afar to visit the far-famed ancient ruins.

Advanced Usage

• "Far-famed for": Used to specify the particular quality, achievement, or reason for the widespread fame.
  • The region is far-famed for its exquisite cuisine and hospitality.
  • He was far-famed for his wisdom and fair judgments.

Variants and Related Words

• Famed (adj): Known about by many people; renowned. (A simpler, more common variant).
• Renowned (adj): Known or talked about by many people; famous. (Similar meaning, slightly more formal).
• Celebrated (adj): Greatly admired; known and praised publicly.
• Illustrious (adj): Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Synonyms

• Famous
• Noted
• Notable
• Distinguished
• Eminent

Antonyms

• Unknown
• Obscure
• Anonymous
• Unheard-of

Notes on Usage

• "Far-famed" is a somewhat literary or formal compound adjective. In everyday modern English, words like famous, renowned, or well-known are more frequently used.
• It is typically used attributively (before a noun) as in "a far-famed landmark," but can also be used predicatively (after a linking verb like 'is' or 'was').

Adjective

1. widely known and esteemed
   • a famous actor
   • a celebrated musician
   • a famed scientist
   • an illustrious judge
   • a notable historian
   • a renowned painter