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fa·mous    Audio Help   [fey-muhs] Pronunciation Key
–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).
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < AF < L fāmōsus. See fame, -ous]

—Related forms
fa·mous·ly, adverb
fa·mous·ness, noun

—Synonyms 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, esp. 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.
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fa·mous    Audio Help   (fā'məs)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Well or widely known. See Synonyms at noted.
  2. First-rate; excellent: had a famous time at the party.


[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin fāmōsus, from fāma, fame; see bhā-2 in Indo-European roots.]

fa'mous·ness n.
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Famousness

Fa"mous*ness\, n. The state of being famous.
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