famously

word · lemma: famous

Definition

In a way that is very well known, often because many people talk about it; used to describe something or someone that is famous for a particular reason.

Usage & Nuances

'Famously' is mostly used in formal or written contexts to highlight a well-known fact, story, or characteristic. Common phrases include 'famously known as', 'famously said', or 'famously won'. It adds emphasis that many people are aware of the detail mentioned.

Example Sentences

Einstein famously had wild hair.

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Shakespeare famously wrote many plays.

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The Mona Lisa is famously mysterious.

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That actor famously forgot his lines on stage.

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Apple famously started in a garage.

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She famously turned down the movie role everyone wanted.

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