famous

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. adjective widely known and esteemed

Etymology

From Middle English famous, from Anglo-Norman famous, from Latin fāmōsus, equivalent to fame + -ous. Displaced native Old English hlīsful.

In classic literature

Synonyms

celebrated, famed, far-famed, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned

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