Definitions

famous

[fey-muhs] / ˈfeɪ məs /

ADJECTIVE

legendary, notable to many

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed brilliant distinguished eminent excellent glorious grand great honored illustrious important influential leading memorable noted notorious outstanding powerful preeminent prominent recognized remarkable renowned splendid well-known

WEAK

applauded august celebrated conspicuous elevated exalted extraordinary foremost high-profile imposing in limelight in spotlight lionized mighty much-publicized noble noteworthy of note peerless reputable signal talked about

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common contemptible inconspicuous ineffective infamous inferior insignificant little low normal obscure ordinary poor powerless regular small stupid typical unimportant unimpressive unknown unnoteworthy unremarkable usual weak

WEAK

unnotable

Example Sentences

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Looking further back, though, many of the most famous shocks in FA Cup history did come when the lower-league side was playing at home.

From BBC

Later on Sunday evening, the flames from the fire spread throughout the 19th Century building and its famous dome, and parts of the building were seen to collapse.

From BBC

“He’s most famous for that, but he also did so many heartfelt benefits for different causes.”

From Los Angeles Times

Anne still lives in Prestwick, and the memory of being inches away from one of music's most famous performers always brings a smile to her face.

From BBC

Here is a list of famous names in the files and those who have resigned or have been arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal

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