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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

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   What does famous mean?

   • FAMOUS definition: 1. known and recognized by many people: 2. known and recognized by many people: 3. known by very…. Learn more.

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   What is famous?

   • On this page, you can find what is Renowned. 1. Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king. 2. Famous; distinguished.

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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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   How do you know if something is famous?

   • Something famous is well known, usually because it's special or particularly good. Celebrities, historic paintings, and the best burger in town could all be described as famous. If something is famous, then a lot of people know about it.

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   1. a. : widely known. a restaurant famous for its French cuisine. b. : honored for achievement. a famous explorer. 2. : excellent, first-rate. famous weather for a walk. famousness noun. Synonyms. big-name. celebrated. famed. noted. notorious. prominent. renowned.

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   adjective. uk / ˈfeɪ.məs / us / ˈfeɪ.məs / Add to word list. A1. known and recognized by many people: a famous actress / building. famous for Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science. a city famous for its nightlife. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. known and recognized by many people.

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   adjective. us / ˈfeɪ·məs / Add to word list. known by very many or most people: a famous actor / singer. Marie Curie is famous for discovering radium. (Definition of famous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of famous. famous. He carries on an affair with a famous actress. From The Seattle Times.

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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 /

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   Something famous is well known, usually because it's special or particularly good. Celebrities, historic paintings, and the best burger in town could all be described as famous. If something is famous, then a lot of people know about it.

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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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   2 days ago · 1. much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned. 2. Informal. excellent; very good; first-rate. 3. Archaic. notorious. SYNONYMY NOTE: famous is applied to persons or things that have received wide public attention and are generally known and talked about; renowned suggests a being named publicly again and again as for some outstanding ...