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famous

[ fey-muhs ]

adjective

  1. having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated:

    a famous writer.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. Informal. first-rate; excellent:

    The singer gave a famous performance.

  3. unfavorably known; notorious:

    In my family, my uncle is famous for his bad jokes.



famous

/ ˈڱɪə /

adjective

  1. known to or recognized by many people; renowned
  2. informal.
    excellent; splendid
  3. archaic.
    of ill repute
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڲdzܲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • ڲmdzܲ·Ա noun
  • v·ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • ·ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • pre·ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • d·ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • pseudo·ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • ܲȴ-ڲmdzܲ adjective
  • quasi-ڲmdzܲ· adverb
  • ܲ·ڲmdzܲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of famous1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin 峾ōܲ; fame, -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of famous1

C14: from Latin 峾ōܲ ; see fame
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Synonym Study

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, especially 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.
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Buck Owens, a famous musician friend who in the late 1960s was about to be on “Hee Haw,” dropped her name for consideration by the folks casting the show.

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His death has drawn famous figures, politicians, and thousands of followers to Vatican City to pay their respects.

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Incorrectly chosen, biased or inadequately large data sets can result in the famous "hallucinations" to which AI models are prone.

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It is where the sport's most famous moments have been witnessed, and for many it has become almost synonymous with the tournament itself.

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"I always was insecure about my body, and that got highlighted as I got famous," says the singer, who last year revealed he'd developed an eating disorder due to body dysmorphia.

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