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- US Pronunciation
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- [fey-muh s]
- /ˈfeɪ məs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fey-muh s]
- /ˈfeɪ məs/
Definitions of famousness word
- adjective famousness having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure. 1
- adjective famousness Informal. first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance. 1
- adjective famousness notorious (used pejoratively). 1
- noun famousness The condition of being famous; fame. 1
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Origin of famousness
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 Famousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
famousness 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for famousness
noun famousness
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
- celebrity — A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.
- distinction — a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent.
- greatness — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- illustrious — highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
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