Famously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Famously is an adverb meaning In a celebrated manner.
Meaning
In a celebrated manner.
More Meanings
- (informal) Really well, having great rapport.
- Indicates that the act, state, or occurrence described by the sentence is famous. In such a manner as to become famous or produce something that would become famous.
Example Sentences
The new roommates got on famously.
President Roosevelt famously said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
She famously could not drive, but she introduced the breathalyser test to prosecute drunks who tried to.
Just as Hillary Rodham Clinton famously put "18 million cracks in the glass ceiling" for women in high office, so there are a number of corporate executives who are doing the same for the lavender ceiling faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. It's just a matter of time before they are promoted to the top job.
Synonyms for famously
Depending on context, synonyms include notably, notoriously, well, splendidly, swimmingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excellently, conspicuously, strikingly, perfectly, notoriously, swimmingly.
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