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   Fa·mous

   /ˈfāməs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. known about by many people: "the country is famous for its natural beauty"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French fameus, from Latin famosus ‘famed’, from fama (see fame).

   Derivatives

   • 1. famousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   What is the meaning of famous?

   • (a.) Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; -- used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate.

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   What is a famous person?

   • A famous person, place, etc. is known and recognized by many people. You can also talk about someone famous. Fame is the fact of being famous. These are words and phrases related to famous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of famous. Elizabeth Taylor is a famous movie star.

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   What is the adjective for famous?

   • Adj. 1. far-famed - widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter" celebrated, famed, famous, illustrious, noted, renowned, notable

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   What does famous last words mean?

   • people sometimes say Famous last words! when they think someone is being too confident about something that is going to happen “Everything's under control.” “Famous last words!” This phrase refers to a collection of quotations of the dying words of famous people. Definition of famous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   A1. known or recognized by many people: a famous actress. New York is a city famous for its shopping and nightlife. See also. world-famous. Fewer examples. a lawyer with a lot of famous clients. Mickey Mouse and other famous cartoon characters. The whole area is famous for its natural beauty.

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   having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: illustrious, notable, famed. Antonyms: obscure, unknown. Informal. first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance. unfavorably known; notorious: In my family, my uncle is famous for his bad jokes. famous. / ˈfeɪməs /

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › famousfamous | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   A1. known or recognized by many people: a famous actress. New York is a city famous for its shopping and nightlife. See also. world-famous. Fewer examples. a lawyer with a lot of famous clients. Mickey Mouse and other famous cartoon characters. The whole area is famous for its natural beauty.

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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.

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   This phrase refers to a collection of quotations of the dying words of famous people. Definition of famous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. /feɪm/ [uncountable] Idioms. the state of being known and talked about by many people. to achieve/win instant fame. Daisy Ridley of ‘Star Wars’ fame (= famous for ‘Star Wars’) The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. see also famous. Extra Examples.

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   A famous person, place, etc. is known and recognized by many people. You can also talk about someone famous. Fame is the fact of being famous.