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

  • (..) Unh! Oh, come on. Come on, baby. LORD JEROME/ Genovians, you know... are famous for their impeccable taste in art. AIso for their cheese. Maybe it's string cheese. Don't do this, baby. Unh! (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries
  • (..) I wouId Iike to propose a toast... to the Baroness and Baron Von Troken. May you aIways be Baron. Ahh, the famous Genovian pear and cheese dessert. What eIse? Ooh. WOMAN: ...to our country. (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries