Famous definition
Well or widely known.
adjective
First-rate; excellent.
Had a famous time at the party.
adjective
In the public eye.
Some people are only famous within their city.
adjective
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
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Much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned.
adjective
(informal) Excellent; very good; first-rate.
adjective
(archaic) Notorious.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
famous
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).
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