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

  • (..) I'd almost forgotten you were here. Standing on the bones of my father. Yeah. I'd introduce you... ...but word has it you're almost as famous as me these days. The boy who lived. How lies have fed your legend, Harry. Shall I reveal what really happened that night years ago? Shall I divulge how (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • (..) Look at this! I can't believe it! She's done it again. "Miss Granger, a plain but ambitious girl... ...seems to be developing a taste for famous wizards. Her latest prey, sources report... ...is none other than the Bulgarian bonbon, Viktor Krum. No word yet on how Harry Potter's (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire