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

  • (..) -Go. Go to your room. I'm not five. -I didn't raise you like this. I don't have to go anywhere. I'm not going to a fucking university that's famous for its fucking agricultural school. And Miguel and Shelly, you'll never get jobs with all that shit on your face. ♪ Cry me a river ♪ Hey. -Hi. (..)
    2017 Lady Bird
  • (..) I seem to remember you doing only slightly better. It brought my average up to a B. Okay. B it is. It's your honour. Lady Bird your lover awaits! Hello, Danny! The famous Danny! -Oh! Aren't you adorable. Larry isn't he adorable? He’s adorable. And you're driving her and everything. Wow! (..)
    2017 Lady Bird