famous
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
FEꞮ · məs (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Well known.
Etymology
From Middle English famous, from Anglo-Norman famous, from Latin fāmōsus, equivalent to fame + -ous. Displaced native Old English hlīsful.
Example Sentences
- "By this my ſword that conquer’d Perſea, Thy fall ſhall make me famous through the world:"
- "Some people are only famous within their city."
- "Pagett is a famous Job's comforter."
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