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

  • (..) my looks will go, they will discover l can't act, and l will become some sad, middle-aged woman... who... looks a bit like someone who was famous for a while. No, nice try, gorgeous, but you don't fool anyone. Pathetic effort to hog the brownie. - Thank you for such a terrific time. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill
  • (..) Cappuccino, as ordered. Thanks. l don't think you'll believe who was just in here. Who ? Was it someone famous ? Would be exciting, though, wouldn't it, if someone famous came into the shop ? Hmm ? Do you know-- (..)
    1999 Notting Hill