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

  1. adjectiveknown by many people; widely recognized
  2. 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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