famous

adjective
UK: /ˈfeɪməs/
US: /ˈfeɪməs/

  1. Known about by many people.

    1. She is a famous singer all over the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. This is a region in Italy which is famous for its vineyards and olive groves. [ ] [ ]

  2. Very good or impressive.

    1. The chef is famous for his creative desserts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The famous actor received several awards for his outstanding performance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

distinguished well-known renowned notable celebrated

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "famous" in English means: Known about by many people., Very good or impressive..

The phonetic transcription of "famous" is /ˈfeɪməs/ in British English and /ˈfeɪməs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "famous": distinguished, well-known, renowned, notable, celebrated.

Example usage of "famous": "She is a famous singer all over the world.". More examples on the page.