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- pronunciation:
- feI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having widespread recognition or public esteem; renowned.
Some artists become more famous after their deaths.Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" may be the composer's most famous piece.- synonyms:
- famed, illustrious, name, notable, noted, prominent, renowned, well-known
- antonyms:
- obscure, undistinguished, unknown, unrenowned
- similar words:
- celebrated, conspicuous, distinguished, eminent, familiar, notorious, popular, public
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| definition 2: |
(informal) excellent.
a famous idea- synonyms:
- brilliant, capital, dandy, first-rate, great, lustrous, splendid, terrific
- similar words:
- distinguished, glorious, good, grand, wonderful
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| related words: |
capital, great, notable, noted, prominent |
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| derivation: |
famously (adv.) |
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