Famously: meaning, definitions and examples
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famously
[ ˈfeɪməslɪ ]
well-known situations
Famously is an adverb used to indicate that something is known or recognized by many people. It often precedes actions or characteristics that have gained a significant amount of public attention or notoriety. This term is used to emphasize the notable aspects of something or someone. For example, when someone says 'famously known for,' it implies that the person or thing has a reputation that is widely acknowledged.
Synonyms
celebrated, illustriously, notoriously, renowned.
Examples of usage
- She is famously known for her role in the blockbuster film.
- The painting is famously displayed in the Louvre.
- He famously won the election against all odds.
- The festival is famously celebrated every year.
Translations
Translations of the word "famously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 famosamente
🇮🇳 प्रसिद्ध रूप से
🇩🇪 berühmtermaßen
🇮🇩 terkenal
🇺🇦 відомо
🇵🇱 słynnie
🇯🇵 有名に
🇫🇷 célèbrement
🇪🇸 famosamente
🇹🇷 ünlü bir şekilde
🇰🇷 유명하게
🇸🇦 شهيرًا
🇨🇿 známě
🇸🇰 známe
🇨🇳 著名地
🇸🇮 slavno
🇮🇸 þekkt
🇰🇿 танымал түрде
🇬🇪 სახელმწიფოდ
🇦🇿 məşhur şəkildə
🇲🇽 famosamente
Etymology
The adverb 'famously' has its roots in the adjective 'famous,' which derives from the Latin word 'famosus,' meaning 'celebrated or renowned.' In Middle English, the term 'famous' appeared as 'famous' or 'fameous,' taken from the Old French 'fameux.' The incorporation of the suffix '-ly' to form the adverb 'famously' follows the common pattern in English of converting adjectives into adverbs. Over time, 'famously' has been used to describe actions or qualities that stand out in culture, literature, and everyday life, often carrying connotations of distinction or notoriety. This word has appeared in various literary and historical contexts, contributing to its establishment as a standard part of the English lexicon.