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

  • (..) into the Rock & Roll History Museum. - No way! - Aaah. Way. Oh, my God. We're sitting with someone famous? Ah, we're just regular guys. I mean, uh, we're just flesh and...bone. Let's just say you are planning... on breaking into (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
  • (..) - Hey, dude, it's KG. - Do some bongloads? You know what to do. Uhhh. Hi, pumpkin. It's your mother. Your father and I have decided... that years of trying to be a famous musician is long enough. So I'm sorry to say... we aren't going to be sending you any more rent checks. (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny