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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fa•mous /ˈfeɪməs/USA pronunciation adj. - having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature;
celebrated:autographs of some of the famous people. - Informal Termsfirst-rate;
excellent. - notorious:[usually: be + ~ + for]The movie star was famous for being late.
fa•mous•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fa•mous (fā′məs),USA pronunciation adj. - having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature;
renowned;
celebrated:a famous writer. - Informal Termsfirst-rate;
excellent:The singer gave a famous performance. - notorious (used pejoratively).
- Latin fāmōsus. See fame, -ous
- Anglo-French
- Middle English 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged famed, notable, illustrious. 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, esp. 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.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unknown, obscure.
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