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

  • (..) God, sorry Richmond, sorry. I always forget you work here. Yeah. I seldom normally come out this far, only could you have a word with Moss and Roy? Ever since they got famous, they've been at each other's throats. - Famous? - Yes. Google their names. Oh my God! How many entries do they have? (..)
    2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6