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

  • (..) Gil is-- he's smart, - He talks about giving that all up and moving here! - Oh, yeah, he TALKS about it. Well, that frightens me. This is, of course, Rodin's most famous statue. A cast of this work was placed next to his tomb. Rodin wished it to serve as his headstone and epitaph. - Is that true? (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris