Famous meaning
Well or widely known.
adjective
First-rate; excellent.
Had a famous time at the party.
adjective
(informal) Excellent; very good; first-rate.
adjective
(archaic) Notorious.
adjective
Much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned.
adjective
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The definition of famous is someone or something that is very well known by a lot of people.
An example of famous is a movie star.
adjective
In the public eye.
Some people are only famous within their city.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
famous
Comparative
famousest
Superlative
famousestOrigin of famous
- Middle English from Anglo-Norman from Latin fāmōsus from fāma fame bhā-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Anglo-Norman famous, from Old French fameus (modern French fameux).
From Wiktionary