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famed

famed

70 3.5
Well known and respected by many people
  • adjective
  • /feɪmd/
translation icon : famoso
  • She is famed for her groundbreaking contributions to modern literature.
  • a famed philosopher
  • a famed collection

So Speaking of our position, you've criticized the famed Putin critic Alexei Navalny.

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Examples

  • After years of hard work, he finally became a famed chef known for his unique dishes.

  • And also, you were at the famed studios in Rome for this.

  • "And this must be your wife, as famed for her magical talent as for her beauty and wisdom."

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Come and meet the famed Jack Quinn.

  • That is FDR, famed, celebrated president of progressive politics, champion of the New Deal.

  • In this episode, we'll talk to famed conservationist Jane Goodall and actor Terry Crews about the stories of their lives.

  • Ironically, John Gottman, the famed marital researcher, says that contempt is a sign that a relationship is pretty much done.

  • Many RAF planes, including the famed Harrier "jump-jet," carried Rolls-Royce-built engines.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The famed artist unveiled her latest masterpiece at the gallery last night.

Synonyms

famous
vsfamed
1.0

Many people know them for something good or important

is used when genuine respect or celebration is intended
historic
vsfamed
501 3.9

Important in history and often remembered for a long time

is not limited to past historical importance
prominent
vsfamed
353 3.9

Easy to see or remember because it stands out

is more about respect and lasting celebration than mere notice
well-known
vsfamed
253 1.0

Familiar to many people and often talked about

is stronger, adding admiration beyond simple familiarity
legendary
vsfamed
246 4.2

Very famous and admired, like a hero from old stories

is less mythic and more grounded in ordinary reputation
distinguished
vsfamed
  • Formal
144 4.8

Very successful and respected for important achievements or good character

is not necessarily widely known
iconic
vsfamed
133 4.4

Very well known and seen as a symbol of something

is about general fame and respect, not symbolic status
prestigious
vsfamed
116 5.6

People respect it for high quality or important achievements

is not limited to elite reputation or institutional standing
notable
vsfamed
112 3.7

Worth attention because it is important or unusual

is used for established wide fame rather than mere importance
renowned
vsfamed
69 4.1

Well known and respected for being very good

is less intensely esteemed
illustrious
vsfamed
  • Formal
31 7.4

Well known and respected for important work

is not limited to fame from outstanding achievements
eminent
vsfamed
  • Formal
27 5.6

A person who is well known and respected in their field

is more wide ranging, not restricted to one sphere
storied
vsfamed
12 6.7

A person, team, or place known for a famous history

is used more for present wide fame than past histories
5 2.8

Many people admire a person or organization for good work and honest behaviour

is more about broad fame than focused admiration alone
celebrated
vsfamed
1 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

is used more broadly beyond special achievement praise
far-famed
vsfamed
6.5

Known and admired by many people far away

is not focused on fame across wide geographic areas
noted
vsfamed
  • Formal
3.3

Well known and admired for a particular skill or quality

is broader than fame tied to a single skill
heralded
vsfamed
5.2

Announced or praised in public as important

is not confined to recent public acclaim or announcement
recognized
vsfamed
  • Formal
3.5

Known and officially accepted as important or respected

is about popular admiration as well as official acceptance

Antonyms

629 2.3

Not known or named, often with no name given

84 7.0

Not well known or famous

How Famous

legendary
246 4.2
celebrated
1 3.2
famed
70 3.5
known
2 1.0
unknown
629 2.3

Surface Forms

famed positive

Morphology

famed = fame (transparent) = fame + d

The adjective 'famed' is transparently derived from the noun 'fame' with the addition of the suffix '-d', indicating a state of being.

Etymology

The word famed comes from the noun fame, which means 'what people say about you' or 'your reputation'. It is the same root as famous, so a 'famed' person or place is well known and respected.