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adjective
1.
having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer.
2.
Informal. first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance.
3.
notorious (used pejoratively).
Related forms
fa·mous·ly, adverb
fa·mous·ness, noun
o·ver·fa·mous, adjective
pre·fa·mous, adjective
pre·fa·mous·ly, adverb
EXPANDpseu·do·fa·mous, adjective
pseu·do·fa·mous·ly, adverb
qua·si-fa·mous, adjective
qua·si-fa·mous·ly, adverb
un·fa·mous, adjective
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1. famed, notable, illustrious. 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.
1. famed, notable, illustrious. 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.
Antonyms
1. unknown, obscure.
1. unknown, obscure.
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famous
late 14c., from Anglo-Fr. famous, from O.Fr. fameus, from L. famosus, from fama (see fame). A native word for this was O.E. namcuð, lit. "name-known." Catch phrase famous last words "remark likely to be proved wrong" is first attested 1948.
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