Definition of RENOWN

renown

Meanings

Plural: renowns

Noun

  • the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  • Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
  • Reports of nobleness or achievements; praise.

Verb

  • To make famous.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French renoun (compare with Modern French renom), equivalent to re- + noun.

Synonyms

celebrity, fame

Antonyms

infamy

Scrabble Score: 9

renown is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
renown is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
renown is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

renown is a valid Words With Friends word