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

  • (..) He gets the Esquire Magazine award for the best-dressed gangster. The newspapers praise him because he hires Blacks, which shows he has a good heart. He is famous. Who knows? Maybe one day he'll make all of you popular. It's true. I make more of a bella figura. That is my nature. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III