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 best prison library in New England... ...complete with a fine selection of Hank Williams. That was also when Warden Norton... ...instituted his famous "Inside Out" program. You may remember reading about it. It made the papers and got his picture in Look magazine. It's no free ride... (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption