famous
word
/ˈfeɪməs/
FAY-muhs
/fˈeɪməs/
FAY-muhs
Definition
Known by many people, often because of talent, success, beauty, or something special. It can describe people, places, works of art, food, or events.
Usage & Nuances
Usually positive or neutral. Common patterns: 'famous for' + noun/'-ing' and 'famous as' + role. 'Well-known' is often slightly less strong than 'famous'. We say 'a famous actor' and 'the city is famous for its food'.
Spanish: famoso - célebrePortuguese (BR): famoso - renomadoPortuguese (PT): famoso - célebreChinese (Simplified): 著名的 - 有名的Chinese (Traditional): 著名的 - 有名的Hindi: प्रसिद्ध - मशहूरArabic: مشهور - معروفBengali: বিখ্যাত - প্রসিদ্ধ - নামকরাRussian: знаменитый - известныйJapanese: 有名なVietnamese: nổi tiếngKorean: 유명한Turkish: ünlü - meşhurUrdu: مشہورIndonesian: terkenal
Example Sentences
The museum has a famous painting.
basic
This city is famous for its food.
basic
She is a famous singer.
basic
He became famous almost overnight after that video went viral.
natural
That restaurant is famous for its cheesecake, so we should try it.
natural
She's not just famous—people genuinely respect her work.
natural