ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Renowned

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Renowned is an adjective meaning Famous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.

Meaning

Famous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.

More Meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of renown

Example Sentences

The movie Three Stars is about world-renowned chefs.

Synonyms for renowned

Depending on context, synonyms include illustrious, notable, noted, celebrated, known, famed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include noted, celebrated, known, famed, illustrious, notable.

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