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

  • (..) This is my bro, Joker, from the lsland, and this is...?. -Rafterman. -Rafterman. They're from Stars and Stripes. They'll make you famous. -Fucking A. -Yeah. We're the Lusthog Squad. We're life-takers and heartbreakers. We shoot them full of holes (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket
  • (..) My people call me Mr. Touchdown. I played ball for Notre Dame. -Notre Dame?. -Yeah. -All right. -You here to make Cowboy famous?. Never happen, sir. Well, if you people came looking for a story, this is your lucky day. We got Condition Red and we're definitely eXpecting rain. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket