famous
/ˈfeɪməs/
adjectivefa · mous
Think: "FAME + us" — if you have fame, people know *us* (you) as famous.
Yes, it's famous. Spell it as **fame** + **ous** (like *curious*, *generous*): **famous**.
Definitions
- adjectiveknown by many people; widely recognized
- adjectivehaving a good reputation; celebrated for something
Examples
- “The museum is famous for its dinosaur fossils.”
- “She became famous after winning the national spelling bee.”
- “That restaurant is famous around town for its homemade bread.”
Synonyms
well-knownrenownedcelebratednotedprominent
Antonyms
unknownobscure
Translations
ES famoso/aPT famoso/aFR célèbre
Common misspellings
famousefamusfamosfaimousfaymousfammousfamosufamoues
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