famous

Definition

  • adjective: known or recognized by very many people
  • adjective: widely known
  • often + 'for' or 'as'
  • synonyms: transcendent, illustrious, remarkable

Examples

  • The hotel is 'famous as' the place where the treaty was signed.

  • a 'famous' entertainer/explorer/athlete/politician

  • The hotel is (justly) 'famous for' its luxury.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Treasure hunter Brock Lovett is best known for finding Spanish gold... lt's okay. l'll feed you in a minute. He's chartered a Russian sub to reach the most famous wreck of all: Titanic. He's with us live via satellite from the Keldysh in the North Atlantic. -Hello, Brock. -Hello, Tracy. (..)
    1997 Titanic