notoriously
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European emigres, who notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write seditious pamphlets.
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that is widely and unfavorably known; to a degree that is famous or well-known, typically for a bad quality or fact.
Usage
The adverb "notoriously" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that the action or quality is famous in a negative or infamous way. It emphasizes that something is well-known for being bad, difficult, unreliable, etc.
Examples
- The software is notoriously difficult to install for beginners.
- He is notoriously late for every meeting.
- The city's traffic is notoriously congested during rush hour.
- That restaurant is notoriously expensive.
Advanced Usage
- "Notoriously" can be used to introduce a clause that provides a well-known example supporting a previous statement.
- Many historical figures had complex private lives, notoriously, King Henry VIII.
- It can be used in a slightly exaggerated or humorous way to describe a commonly acknowledged trait, not always with severe negative judgment.
- My brother is notoriously bad at keeping secrets.
Variants and Related Words
- Notorious (adjective): Famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
- He was a notorious criminal.
- Notoriety (noun): The state of being famous or well-known for a bad quality or deed.
- He gained notoriety for his outrageous comments.
Synonyms
- Infamously
- Notedly (especially for a negative trait)
- Proverbially (when referring to a widely known saying or characteristic)
Antonyms
- Obscurely
- Unknownly
- Famously (when "famously" implies positive fame)
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Notoriously hard/difficult: Very widely known to be hard.
- The final exam is notoriously difficult.
- Notoriously slow/fast: Very widely known for its speed (or lack thereof).
- The bureaucratic process is notoriously slow.
- Notoriously unreliable: Famous for not being dependable.
- The old model of that car is notoriously unreliable.
European emigres, who notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write seditious pamphlets.
Adverb
- to a notorious degree
- European emigres, who notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write seditious pamphlets