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

  • (..) deep into his groin. - I have a question. How many... - Hold all questions. Man's voice: No, no, help. Lizzie fucking Borden. Now, one of our most famous crazies, the psycho of Plainsfield, Mr. Ed Gein. Murderer, cannibal, Mr. Gein used to take great pleasure (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses
  • (..) Violence. Freaks of Nature. Come on down to Captain Spaulding's Museum of Monsters and Madmen. See the Alligator Boy. Ride my famous Murder Ride. Most of all, don't forget to take home some of my tasty fried chicken. It just tastes so damn good. Spaulding: (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses