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

  • (..) You're just saying? What, you're saying that you're totally fine... with your teenage daughter running free with an older boy... in a city that's famous for its vice and debauchery is totally fine with you? Yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I'm saying. (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars
  • (..) They drained the fluid from my lungs. Next thing I know, I found myself in an experimental trial. You know, the ones that are famous in the Republic of Cancervania for not working. It didn't work in over % of the patients... but for some reason (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars