Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Famous; well-known; renowned: Describes a person, achievement, or event that is widely celebrated and recognized for its excellence, impact, or glory. It carries a connotation of resounding fame and illustriousness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chiến thắng đó đã lẫy lừng khắp cả nước. (That victory was famous throughout the country.)
  • Ông ấy là một nhà khoa học lẫy lừng. (He is a renowned scientist.)
  • Tài năng của cô ấy đã trở nên lẫy lừng. (Her talent has become celebrated.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe historical, military, or artistic fame.
  • Một chiến công lẫy lừng. (A glorious/resounding military achievement.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lừng lẫy (adj): An interchangeable variant with the same meaning of "famous," "renowned," or "illustrious."
  • Tên tuổi lừng lẫy. (An illustrious name.)

Synonyms

• Famous: Known by many people.
• Renowned: Celebrated or praised widely.
• Illustrious: Well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
• Celebrated: Greatly admired and praised publicly.

Related Idioms

• While "lẫy lừng" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in elevated phrases.
  • Lẫy lừng danh tiếng: Having a resounding reputation.
  • Lẫy lừng thiên hạ: Famous throughout the world (or among everyone).

adj

1. famous; well-known