famous
adjective
- well-known
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪ.məs/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English famous, from Anglo-Norman famous, from Latin fāmōsus, equivalent to fame + -ous. Displaced native Old English hlīsful.
- Well known.
“By this my ſword that conquer’d Perſea, Thy fall ſhall make me famous through the world:”
- In the public eye.
“Some people are only famous within their city.”
- Excellent.
“Pagett is a famous Job's comforter.”
verb
Etymology: From Middle English famous, from Anglo-Norman famous, from Latin fāmōsus, equivalent to fame + -ous. Displaced native Old English hlīsful.
- To make famous; to bring renown to.