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 heart's been broken too many times already. I'll walk the rest of the way myself. I can't go off on a secret mission in the company of the most famous dwarf in the city. Varys. The most famous dwarf in the world. Your Grace, several members of the Faith Militant have been permitted (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8
  • (..) Sleep is the only way you'll heal. Trust me, if my soup didn't kill you, nothing will. Thing about Gatins, right, is he used to be pretty. I was a famous kisser. You lads know how to kiss proper? Course we do. This is for masters, this technique. - You're not ready. - I'm ready. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8