famed
word
Definition
Known by many people, especially for something special or important; famous.
Usage & Nuances
'Famed' is formal or literary and less common in everyday speech than 'famous.' Often appears before nouns ('famed actor'). Used to suggest fame that is recognized and respected.
Spanish: famoso - célebrePortuguese (BR): famoso - célebrePortuguese (PT): famoso - célebreChinese (Simplified): 著名的 - 闻名的Chinese (Traditional): 著名的 - 聞名的Hindi: प्रसिद्ध - मशहूरArabic: مشهور - معروفBengali: বিখ্যাত - প্রসিদ্ধRussian: знаменитый - прославленныйJapanese: 有名な - 名高いVietnamese: nổi tiếng - lừng danhKorean: 유명한 - 이름난Turkish: ünlü - meşhurUrdu: مشہور - معروفIndonesian: terkenal - tersohor
Example Sentences
The famed artist painted many beautiful pictures.
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She visited the famed gardens everyone talks about.
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This restaurant is famed for its seafood dishes.
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Paris is famed for its lights and romance.
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The chef became famed after winning a televised cooking competition.
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That mountain range is famed for its breathtaking views and challenging trails.
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