famous

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfeɪməs/

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• UK: fam‧ous; US: fa‧mous

Adjective

Positive famous

Comparative more famous

Superlative most famous

1. If someone or something is famous, then many people know bout them.

   Judy Garland was a famous singer.

   After I write this book I'll be famous, and then many people will want to talk to me.

   The ballet was made famous when it was produced in Paris.

Related words

• fame
• famously