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- [fey-muh s]
- /ˈfeɪ məs/
- /ˈfeɪməs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fey-muh s]
- /ˈfeɪ məs/
Definitions of famous word
- adjective famous having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure. 1
- adjective famous Informal. first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance. 1
- adjective famous notorious (used pejoratively). 1
- noun famous Known about by many people. 1
- adjective famous well known 1
- noun famous well known for sth 1
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Origin of famous
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin fāmōsus. See fame, -ous
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Parts of speech for Famous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
famous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for famous
adj famous
- honored — of, relating to, or noting honor.
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
adjective famous
- famed — very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.
- eminent — (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
- recognised — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
- honoured — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
Antonyms for famous
adj famous
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
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