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

  • (..) Gus, four orange juice. Here, eat this while you're waitin'. What are you gonna do with four orange juice? That's Axel Freed. He's a famous writer and professor. He just got out of the worst trouble of his life. Yeah? I had a teacher, used to bet with me. Horses and baseball. (..)
    1974 The Gambler