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Famous Definition. fāməs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. famousest. Well or widely known. American Heritage. Much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned. Webster's New World. Excellent; very good; first-rate. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Notorious.
1. 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.
1. Well or widely known. 2. First-rate; excellent: had a famous time at the party. [Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin fāmōsus, from fāma, fame; see bhā- in Indo-European roots .] fa′mous·ness n. Synonyms: famous, celebrated, eminent, famed, illustrious, notable, noted, preeminent, renowned.
