What does famous mean?
Famous means Well known..
Famous
/ˈfeɪ.məs/ · adjective
Meaning
Well known..
Definitions by Sense
- Well known.
- In the public eye.
- Excellent.
- (transitive, obsolete) To make famous; to bring renown to.
Example Sentences
By this my ſword that conquer’d Perſea, Thy fall ſhall make me famous through the world:
Some people are only famous within their city.
Pagett is a famous Job's comforter.
Synonyms for famous
Antonyms for famous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more famous
- most famous
- famouses
- famousing
- famoused
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for famous?
Common synonyms include bait, fabled, famed, famous.
What is the opposite of famous?
Possible antonyms include normal, unfamous, unknown.
How do you use famous in a sentence?
By this my ſword that conquer’d Perſea, Thy fall ſhall make me famous through the world:
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