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Definitions for Famous

[1] having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer.
[2] Informal . first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance.
[3] notorious (used pejoratively).
[4] known to or recognized by many people; renowned
[5] informal excellent; splendid
[6] archaic of ill repute

Words related to Famous

honored, preeminent, remarkable, outstanding, powerful, well-known, acclaimed, renowned, leading, illustrious, eminent, grand, important, excellent, memorable, prominent, great, splendid, influential, recognized

Words nearby Famous

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Origin of Famous

1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin fāmōsus. See fame, -ous

Words that may be confused with Famous

famous, infamous, notorious

Other words from Famous

fa·mous·ly , adverb
fa·mous·ness , noun
o·ver·fa·mous , adjective
pre·fa·mous , adjective
pre·fa·mous·ly , adverb
pseu·do·fa·mous , adjective
pseu·do·fa·mous·ly , adverb
qua·si-fa·mous , adjective
qua·si-fa·mous·ly , adverb
un·fa·mous , adjective

Word origin for Famous

C14: from Latin fāmōsus ; see fame

Synonyms for Famous

acclaimed, brilliant, distinguished, eminent, excellent, glorious, grand, great, honored, illustrious, important, influential, leading, memorable, noted, notorious, outstanding, powerful, preeminent, prominent, recognized, remarkable, renowned, splendid, well-known, applauded, august, celebrated, conspicuous, elevated, exalted, extraordinary, foremost, imposing, in limelight, in spotlight, lionized, mighty, much-publicized, noble, noteworthy, of note, peerless, reputable, signal, talked about