FAMOUS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word famous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FAMOUS
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| celebrated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed • having an illustrious past | ||||||||
| famed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed | ||||||||
| notable | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • a celebrity who is an inspiration to others adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed • worthy of attention | ||||||||
| renowned | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed | ||||||||
| distinguished | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation • used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person | ||||||||
| eminent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • standing above others in quality or position • of imposing height; especially standing out above others | ||||||||
| iconic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or having the characteristics of an icon | ||||||||
| influential | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or exercising influence or power | ||||||||
| legendary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend • celebrated in fable or legend | ||||||||
| notorious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • known widely and usually unfavorably | ||||||||
| popular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public adjective satellite • carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large • representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large • (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | ||||||||
| prominent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention • conspicuous in position or importance | ||||||||
| recognized | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • generally approved or compelling recognition • provided with a secure reputation | ||||||||
| well-known | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely or fully known • frequently experienced; known closely or intimately | ||||||||
| acclaimed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||||
| far-famed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed | ||||||||
| illustrious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed • having or conferring glory | ||||||||
| noted | ||||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed | ||||||||
