fa·mous
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| 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). |
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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
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[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.| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc. |
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