un celebrated

cel·e·brat·ed

[sel-uh-brey-tid]
adjective
renowned; well-known: the celebrated authors of best-selling books. illustrious.

Origin:
celebrate + -ed2

cel·e·brat·ed·ness, noun
un·cel·e·brat·ed, adjective
well-cel·e·brat·ed, adjective


See famous.
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celebrated (ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
(usually prenominal) famous: a celebrated pianist; a celebrated trial

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Un celebrated is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Word Origin & History

celebrate
1465, from L. celebratus pp. of celebrare "to frequent in great numbers, assemble to honor," from celeber "frequented, populous." Celebrated "much-talked-about" is from 1665.
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