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famed

famed

72 3.5
Well known and respected by many people
  • adjective
  • /feɪmd/
: 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
466 3.9

Important in history and often remembered for a long time

is not limited to past historical importance
well-known
vsfamed
359 1.0

Familiar to many people and often talked about

is stronger, adding admiration beyond simple familiarity
prominent
vsfamed
311 3.9

Easy to see or remember because it stands out

is more about respect and lasting celebration than mere notice
legendary
vsfamed
263 4.2

Very famous and admired, like a hero from old stories

is less mythic and more grounded in ordinary reputation
distinguished
vsfamed
  • Formal
142 4.8

Very successful and respected for important achievements or good character

is not necessarily widely known
prestigious
vsfamed
118 5.6

People respect it for high quality or important achievements

is not limited to elite reputation or institutional standing
iconic
vsfamed
117 4.4

Very well known and seen as a symbol of something

is about general fame and respect, not symbolic status
notable
vsfamed
114 3.7

Worth attention because it is important or unusual

is used for established wide fame rather than mere importance
renowned
vsfamed
112 4.1

Well known and respected for being very good

is less intensely esteemed
noted
vsfamed
  • Formal
65 3.3

Well known and admired for a particular skill or quality

is broader than fame tied to a single skill
celebrated
vsfamed
63 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

is used more broadly beyond special achievement praise
recognized
vsfamed
  • Formal
55 3.5

Known and officially accepted as important or respected

is about popular admiration as well as official acceptance
eminent
vsfamed
  • Formal
32 5.6

A person who is well known and respected in their field

is more wide ranging, not restricted to one sphere
illustrious
vsfamed
  • Formal
31 7.4

Well known and respected for important work

is not limited to fame from outstanding achievements
storied
vsfamed
24 6.7

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

is used more for present wide fame than past histories
heralded
vsfamed
10 5.2

Announced or praised in public as important

is not confined to recent public acclaim or announcement
6 2.8

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

is more about broad fame than focused admiration alone
far-famed
vsfamed
1 6.5

Known and admired by many people far away

is not focused on fame across wide geographic areas

Antonyms

520 2.3

Not known or named, often with no name given

86 7.0

Not well known or famous

How Famous

legendary
263 4.2
celebrated
63 3.2
famed
72 3.5
known
∞ 1.0
unknown
520 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.