notorious

Definition

  • adjective: well-known or famous especially for something bad
  • adjective: generally known and talked of
  • synonyms: abominable, acclaimed, arrant

Examples

  • The coach is 'notorious' for his violent outbursts.

  • The weather is 'notoriously' difficult to predict.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, I just wanna say that yes, there are things Miranda does that I don't agree with, but- - Come on. You hate her. Just admit it to me. - No. She's a- She's a notorious sadist... and not- not in a good way. Okay, she's tough, but if Miranda were a man... no one would notice anything about her, (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada