Famous: meaning, definitions and examples

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famous

 

[ หˆfeษชmษ™s ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

person

Known by many people; celebrated; widely recognized.

Synonyms

celebrated, renowned, well-known

Examples of usage

  • He is a famous actor in Hollywood.
  • The Mona Lisa is a famous painting.
Context #2 | Adjective

thing

Well-known; widely acknowledged.

Synonyms

notable, popular, recognized

Examples of usage

  • The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
  • This recipe is famous for being delicious.

Translations

Translations of the word "famous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น famoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคฟเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช berรผhmt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkenal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะพะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚awny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ‰ๅ (ใ‚†ใ†ใ‚ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉlรจbre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ famoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผnlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ช…ํ•œ (์œ ๋ช…ํ•œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘—ๅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸhur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ famoso

Etymology

The word 'famous' originated from the Latin word 'famosus', meaning 'much talked of'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'famouse', which eventually became 'famous' in modern English. The concept of fame and renown has been a part of human society for centuries, with individuals and things being celebrated for their achievements and recognition.

See also: defame, defamer, fame.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,945, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.