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Famous describes someone or something that is very well known by a lot of people. (adjective)

An example of famous is a movie star.

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See famous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned
Informal excellent; very good; first-rate
Archaic notorious

See famous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(fāˈməs)

adjective

Well or widely known. See Synonyms at noted.
First-rate; excellent: had a famous time at the party.

Related Forms:

faˈmous·ness noun

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