famous
Meanings
Adjective Satellite
- widely known and esteemed
- "a famous actor"
Adj
- Well known.
- In the public eye.
Verb
- To make famous; to bring renown to.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English famous, from Anglo-Norman famous, from Latin fāmōsus, equivalent to fame + -ous. Displaced native Old English hlīsful.
Synonyms
bait, celebrated, fabled, famed, famous, famoused, far-famed, iconic, illustrious, irrecondite, known, legendary, mere, notable, noted, noteworthy, proverbial, recognizable, renowned, storied, well-known
Scrabble Score: 11
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